ATLASFirst Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.61% and the yield is 1.06%. The ten largest holdings are 58% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FTXR
| Last price | $43.76 (+2.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $42.47 – $45.47 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.2% |
| Distribution yield | 1.06% |
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.
FTXR fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Industrials |
| Assets under management | $283M |
| Expense ratio | 0.61% |
| Number of holdings | 42 |
| Portfolio turnover | 72% |
| Inception | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to the top 30 to 50 factor-ranked securities from U.S. transportation companies. It is non-diversified.
FTXR top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Inc TSLA | Consumer Cyclical | 8.57% |
| General Motors Company GM | Consumer Cyclical | 8.17% |
| Union Pacific Corporation UNP | Industrials | 7.48% |
| Ford Motor Company F | Consumer Cyclical | 7.30% |
| FedEx Corporation FDX | Industrials | 6.97% |
| Delta Air Lines Inc DAL | Industrials | 4.34% |
| United Rentals Inc URI | Industrials | 4.11% |
| United Airlines Holdings Inc UAL | Industrials | 3.96% |
| American Airlines Group AAL | Industrials | 3.76% |
| CSX Corporation CSX | Industrials | 3.73% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FTXR sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 67.1% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 32.0% |
| Energy | 1.0% |
By region: North America 99.5%, Europe Developed 0.5%.
FTXR returns and risk
| Year to date | +7.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +25.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 21.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.59 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FTXR: frequently asked questions
What does FTXR invest in?
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Tesla Inc (8.6%), General Motors Company (8.2%), Union Pacific Corporation (7.5%), Ford Motor Company (7.3%), FedEx Corporation (7.0%).
What is the FTXR expense ratio?
0.61% a year: about $61.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FTXR dividend yield?
1.06%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FTXR go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $42.47 to $45.47 from $43.76 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FTXR performed?
Year to date +7.2%, one year +25.1%, three years +16.9% a year, five years +6.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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