ATLASFirst Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FYX): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FYX) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.62% and the yield is 1.18%. The ten largest holdings are 4% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FYX
| Last price | $139.88 (+1.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $136.72 – $144.48 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.18% |
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.
FYX fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $1.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.62% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 110% |
| 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 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.
FYX top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mattel Inc MAT | Consumer Cyclical | 0.40% |
| DXC Technology Co DXC | Technology | 0.36% |
| ASGN Inc ASGN | Technology | 0.37% |
| Appian Corp APPN | Technology | 0.37% |
| BKV Corporation BKV | Energy | 0.35% |
| AMPL AMPL_old | Technology | 0.36% |
| Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. Common Stock SLDE | Financial Services | 0.36% |
| Maximus Inc MMS | Industrials | 0.36% |
| Penguin Solutions, Inc. PENG | Technology | 0.36% |
| Comstock Resources Inc CRK | Energy | 0.36% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FYX sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 19.3% |
| Healthcare | 15.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 13.8% |
| Technology | 12.6% |
| Industrials | 11.9% |
| Real Estate | 6.9% |
| Energy | 5.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.4% |
| Communication Services | 3.7% |
| Basic Materials | 3.4% |
| Utilities | 1.9% |
By region: North America 98.8%, Latin America 0.9%, United Kingdom 0.2%, Asia Developed 0.1%.
FYX returns and risk
| Year to date | +21.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +31.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +21.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +9.3% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +11.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 19.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.85 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FYX: frequently asked questions
What does FYX invest in?
First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Mattel Inc (0.4%), DXC Technology Co (0.4%), ASGN Inc (0.4%), Appian Corp (0.4%), BKV Corporation (0.3%).
What is the FYX expense ratio?
0.62% a year: about $62.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FYX dividend yield?
1.18%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FYX 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 $136.72 to $144.48 from $139.88 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FYX performed?
Year to date +21.2%, one year +31.6%, three years +21.2% a year, five years +9.3% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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