ATLASFirst Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.62% and the yield is 0.07%. The ten largest holdings are 59% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FTXL
| Last price | $209.48 (-0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 49% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $191.62 – $227.05 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±2.9% |
| Distribution yield | 0.07% |
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.
FTXL fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Semiconductors |
| Assets under management | $1.4B |
| Expense ratio | 0.62% |
| Number of holdings | 37 |
| Portfolio turnover | 45% |
| Inception | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund invests at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies comprising the semiconductor sector that have been selected based upon their liquidity and ranking. It is non-diversified.
FTXL top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation INTC | Technology | 8.04% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 7.68% |
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 7.48% |
| Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM | Technology | 7.46% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 7.14% |
| Marvell Technology Group Ltd MRVL | Technology | 4.61% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD | Technology | 4.71% |
| Analog Devices Inc ADI | Technology | 3.86% |
| KLA Corporation KLAC | Technology | 4.08% |
| Applied Materials Inc AMAT | Technology | 4.02% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FTXL sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 99.4% |
| Industrials | 0.6% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
FTXL returns and risk
| Year to date | +83.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +123.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +51.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +30.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +30.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 40.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.24 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FTXL: frequently asked questions
What does FTXL invest in?
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Intel Corporation (8.0%), Micron Technology Inc (7.7%), NVIDIA Corporation (7.5%), Qualcomm Incorporated (7.5%), Broadcom Inc (7.1%).
What is the FTXL expense ratio?
0.62% a year: about $62.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FTXL dividend yield?
0.07%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FTXL go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 49%, with a likely range (50%) of $191.62 to $227.05 from $209.48 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FTXL performed?
Year to date +83.2%, one year +123.1%, three years +51.1% a year, five years +30.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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