First Trust Active Factor International ETF
AFDMNASDAQFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $157.79M
- Expense ratio
- 0.83%
- Dividend yield
- 3.47%
- Holdings
- 185
- 52-week range
- $75.45$93.73
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 9.86K
AFDM ETF: First Trust Active Factor International ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $89.38 - $89.38 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $93.73 |
| 52-Week Low | $75.45 |
| Open | $89.38 |
| Volume (last close) | 503 |
| Average Volume (3M) | 9.86K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.69% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −2.39% |
| 6 Month Change | +2.46% |
| YTD Change | +9.63% |
| 1 Year Change | +16.43% |
| 5 Year Change | +24.62% |
| 10 Year Change | +74.28% |
| Annual Dividend | $3.10 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +5.59% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 2 |
| Assets (AUM) | $157.79M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Total Holdings | 185 |
| Inception Date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| 50-Day MA | $91.07 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $87.06 |
| RSI | 42.74 |
| Stochastic %K | 37.42 |
| Stochastic %D | 43.62 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
AFDM at a Glance
First Trust Active Factor International ETF (AFDM) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in April 2016. It manages $157.79M in assets and charges a 0.83% expense ratio, about $83 a year per $10,000 invested.
It holds 185 positions. The largest are ASML Holding N.V. (AMS:ASML, 2.28%), Advantest Corporation (TYO:6857, 2.04%) and Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. (TYO:6098, 1.74%). The top 10 holdings make up 15.2% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (27.9%), Industrials (13.6%) and Technology (12.8%). Its largest country exposures are Japan (23.6%), United Kingdom (12.3%) and France (8.4%).
It pays distributions yielding 3.47% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $3.10 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 16.4% over one year, up 24.6% over five years and up 74.3% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Active Factor International ETF
What is the current price of AFDM?
The latest AFDM price is $89.38 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $75.45–$93.73. The share price is up 16.4% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for AFDM?
AFDM's annual expense ratio is 0.83%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does AFDM pay dividends?
Yes, AFDM pays a 3.47% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of AFDM?
AFDM's largest holdings are ASML Holding N.V. (2.3%), Advantest Corporation (2.0%), Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. (1.7%) (combined weight: 6.1%). The fund holds 185 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does AFDM compare to similar ETFs?
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