ATLASFirst Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund (FDT): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund (FDT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.83% and the yield is 3.04%. The ten largest holdings are 10% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FDT
| Last price | $89.21 (+0.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $87.19 – $92.15 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 3.04% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
FDT fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $1.5B |
| Expense ratio | 0.83% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 108% |
| Inception | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select stocks from the NASDAQ Developed Markets Ex-US Index that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
FDT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics 009150 | Technology | 1.78% |
| Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd 1888 | Technology | 1.05% |
| SK Square Co Ltd 402340 | Technology | 1.08% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 0.99% |
| LG Innotek Co Ltd 011070 | Technology | 0.93% |
| Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A MOH | Energy | 0.87% |
| Kingboard Holdings Ltd 0148 | Industrials | 0.88% |
| Softbank Group Corp. 9984 | Communication Services | 0.79% |
| Brother Industries Ltd 6448 | Industrials | 0.85% |
| Doosan Corp. 000150 | Industrials | 0.74% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FDT sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 33.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 11.2% |
| Financial Services | 10.7% |
| Technology | 10.5% |
| Basic Materials | 9.2% |
| Energy | 8.8% |
| Utilities | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 4.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.7% |
| Communication Services | 2.5% |
| Healthcare | 1.4% |
By region: Japan 30.8%, Asia Developed 22.4%, Europe Developed 21.2%, Asia Emerging 6.9%, North America 6.3%.
FDT returns and risk
| Year to date | +16.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +27.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +27.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.27 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FDT: frequently asked questions
What does FDT invest in?
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Samsung Electro-Mechanics (1.8%), Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd (1.1%), SK Square Co Ltd (1.1%), SK Hynix Inc (1.0%), LG Innotek Co Ltd (0.9%).
What is the FDT expense ratio?
0.83% a year: about $83.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FDT dividend yield?
3.04%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FDT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $87.19 to $92.15 from $89.21 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FDT performed?
Year to date +16.8%, one year +27.7%, three years +27.0% a year, five years +12.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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