ATLASFirst Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.58% and the yield is 1.80%. The ten largest holdings are 10% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FTA
| Last price | $103.98 (+0.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $102.02 – $107.04 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 1.80% |
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.
FTA fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | US large caps |
| Assets under management | $1.4B |
| Expense ratio | 0.58% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 82% |
| Inception | May 8, 2007 |
| 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 value stocks from the NASDAQ US 500 Large Cap Index TM (the base index) that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
FTA top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HF Sinclair Corp DINO | Energy | 1.02% |
| PTC Inc PTC | Technology | 0.97% |
| Ovintiv Inc OVV | Energy | 1.01% |
| Permian Resources Corporation YZ8 | Energy | 1.00% |
| EQT Corporation EQT | Energy | 0.93% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation OXY | Energy | 0.93% |
| Constellation Brands Inc Class A STZ | Consumer Defensive | 0.91% |
| EOG Resources Inc EOG | Energy | 0.95% |
| Carnival Corporation CCL | Consumer Cyclical | 0.96% |
| PG&E Corp PCG | Utilities | 0.92% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FTA sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.6% |
| Energy | 14.3% |
| Utilities | 12.4% |
| Technology | 10.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.0% |
| Industrials | 7.3% |
| Healthcare | 7.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.5% |
| Basic Materials | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 3.6% |
By region: North America 97.7%, Europe Developed 1.4%, United Kingdom 0.8%, Asia Emerging 0.2%.
FTA returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +24.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +11.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.83 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FTA: frequently asked questions
What does FTA invest in?
First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are HF Sinclair Corp (1.0%), PTC Inc (1.0%), Ovintiv Inc (1.0%), Permian Resources Corporation (1.0%), EQT Corporation (0.9%).
What is the FTA expense ratio?
0.58% a year: about $58.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FTA dividend yield?
1.80%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FTA go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $102.02 to $107.04 from $103.98 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FTA performed?
Year to date +14.6%, one year +24.0%, three years +18.1% a year, five years +10.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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