ATLASFirst Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FYC): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FYC) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.66% and the yield is 0.11%. The ten largest holdings are 7% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FYC
| Last price | $114.09 (+0.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $110.39 – $118.84 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.3% |
| Distribution yield | 0.11% |
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.
FYC fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $1.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.66% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 135% |
| Inception | Apr 19, 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 growth stocks from the NASDAQ US 700 Small 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.
FYC top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Solutions, Inc. PENG | Technology | 0.89% |
| Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc LIND | Consumer Cyclical | 0.74% |
| RXO Inc. RXO | Industrials | 0.75% |
| Appian Corp APPN | Technology | 0.69% |
| AMPL AMPL_old | Technology | 0.72% |
| Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. Common Stock SLDE | Financial Services | 0.70% |
| Clover Health Investments Corp CLOV | Healthcare | 0.73% |
| Xeris Pharmaceuticals Inc XERS | Healthcare | 0.71% |
| Calumet Specialty Products Partners CLMT | Basic Materials | 0.68% |
| Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc ETON | Healthcare | 0.65% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FYC sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 30.0% |
| Technology | 19.6% |
| Financial Services | 13.4% |
| Industrials | 13.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.3% |
| Real Estate | 5.4% |
| Energy | 4.5% |
| Communication Services | 3.7% |
| Basic Materials | 2.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 0.8% |
By region: North America 98.9%, Asia Developed 0.6%, United Kingdom 0.5%.
FYC returns and risk
| Year to date | +18.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +28.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +28.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +13.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 20.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.08 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FYC: frequently asked questions
What does FYC invest in?
First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Penguin Solutions, Inc. (0.9%), Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc (0.7%), RXO Inc. (0.8%), Appian Corp (0.7%), AMPL (0.7%).
What is the FYC expense ratio?
0.66% a year: about $66.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FYC dividend yield?
0.11%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FYC 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 $110.39 to $118.84 from $114.09 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FYC performed?
Year to date +18.8%, one year +28.7%, three years +28.9% a year, five years +10.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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