Total Holdings
324
As of Oct 4, 2026
First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF
AFSMNYSEARCAFirst TrustEquity
$39.67Today:- (-)1Y +21.87%
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $128.58M
- Expense ratio
- 0.75%
- Dividend yield
- 0.51%
- Holdings
- 324
- 52-week range
- $30.74$41.63
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 18.43K
AFSM ETF Holdings: First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF
Every listed position with its portfolio weight, plus sector breakdown and geographic exposure for this Equity ETF. Analyze fund diversification and concentration.
Top 10 Holdings
8.9%
Share of fund assets
Assets (AUM)
$128.58M
Total fund assets
Expense Ratio
0.75%
Annual management fee
Portfolio Allocations
Distribution breakdown by sector, asset type, and geographic region. Understand the fund's diversification strategy across markets and asset classes.
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Top 53 of 324 AFSM Holdings by Portfolio Weight
Holdings as of Oct 4, 2026. Ticker, name, asset type and portfolio weight for each position. Fund disclosures available to us list the largest 53 positions.
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| # | Symbol | Name | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Par Pacific Holdings Inc | Stock | 1.22% |
| 2 |  | National HealthCare Corporation | Stock | 0.96% |
| 3 |  | Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc | Stock | 0.93% |
| 4 | NYSE MKT:NHC | National HealthCare Corporation | Stock | 0.93% |
| 5 |  | Matson, Inc. | Stock | 0.89% |
| 6 |  | Abercrombie & Fitch Co | Stock | 0.87% |
| 7 |  | Teekay Tankers Ltd. | Stock | 0.83% |
| 8 |  | TrustCo Bank Corp NY | Stock | 0.77% |
| 9 |  | Penguin Solutions, Inc. | Stock | 0.75% |
| 10 |  | Protagonist Therapeutics Inc | Stock | 0.73% |
| 11 |  | Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Stock | 0.72% |
| 12 |  | Heritage Insurance Hldgs Inc | Stock | 0.72% |
| 13 |  | Ames National Corporation | Stock | 0.70% |
| 14 |  | Viavi Solutions Inc. | Stock | 0.69% |
| 15 |  | Acadian Asset Management Inc. | Stock | 0.68% |
| 16 |  | Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. | Stock | 0.68% |
| 17 |  | Seneca Foods Corp A | Stock | 0.68% |
| 18 |  | Scorpio Tankers Inc. | Stock | 0.67% |
| 19 |  | Sphere Entertainment Co. | Stock | 0.67% |
| 20 |  | Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc | Stock | 0.66% |
| 21 |  | Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | Stock | 0.66% |
| 22 | BSIG | BrightSphere Investment Group Inc | Stock | 0.66% |
| 23 |  | Encore Capital Group, Inc | Stock | 0.66% |
| 24 |  | Interface Inc | Stock | 0.66% |
| 25 |  | Liquidia Corporation | Stock | 0.64% |
| 26 |  | ScanSource, Inc. | Stock | 0.64% |
| 27 |  | Cathay General Bancorp | Stock | 0.64% |
| 28 |  | CBL & Associates Properties, Inc | Stock | 0.63% |
| 29 |  | Krystal Biotech, Inc | Stock | 0.63% |
| 30 |  | Everforth, Inc. | Stock | 0.63% |
| 31 |  | Mercury General Corporation | Stock | 0.62% |
| 32 |  | Myers Industries Inc | Stock | 0.62% |
| 33 |  | 1st Source Corporation | Stock | 0.61% |
| 34 |  | Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc | Stock | 0.60% |
| 35 |  | Harmony Biosciences Holdings Inc | Stock | 0.58% |
| 36 |  | BrightSpring Health Services Inc. Common Stock | Stock | 0.58% |
| 37 |  | Bel Fuse Inc | Stock | 0.57% |
| 38 |  | Kforce Inc | Stock | 0.57% |
| 39 |  | Carpenter Technology Corporation | Stock | 0.55% |
| 40 |  | Financial Institutions Inc | Stock | 0.55% |
| 41 |  | Universal Insurance Holdings Inc | Stock | 0.55% |
| 42 |  | Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc | Stock | 0.55% |
| 43 |  | EPAM Systems, Inc | Stock | 0.54% |
| 44 |  | EnerSys | Stock | 0.54% |
| 45 |  | Mitek Systems, Inc | Stock | 0.54% |
| 46 |  | TTM Technologies, Inc | Stock | 0.54% |
| 47 |  | Chord Energy Corp | Stock | 0.54% |
| 48 |  | IES Holdings Inc | Stock | 0.54% |
| 49 |  | Guardant Health, Inc | Stock | 0.54% |
| 50 |  | Comfort Systems USA, Inc | Stock | 0.54% |
| 51 |  | OneSpan Inc | Stock | 0.53% |
| 52 |  | First Financial Corporation Indiana | Stock | 0.53% |
| 53 | ASGN | ASGN Incorporated | Stock | 0.53% |
Source: Fund holdings disclosures. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF Holdings
What are the top holdings in AFSM?
As of Oct 4, 2026, First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM) holds 324 securities. The largest are Par Pacific Holdings Inc (1.22%), National HealthCare Corporation (0.96%), Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc (0.93%). The holdings table lists each position by portfolio weight with its ticker, name and asset type.
How concentrated is AFSM's portfolio?
As of Oct 4, 2026, the 10 largest positions make up 8.9% of AFSM's assets. A concentrated portfolio has fewer large positions with higher individual weights, while a diversified portfolio distributes holdings more evenly.
What is AFSM's sector allocation?
The Sector Allocation chart shows how AFSM distributes investments across different industries like Technology, Healthcare, Financials, and more. This sector exposure helps understand the fund's industry diversification strategy.
What countries does AFSM invest in?
AFSM's geographic exposure is shown in the Countries tab under Portfolio Allocations. This reveals the fund's international diversification and exposure to different regions and global markets.
How diversified is AFSM ETF?
AFSM's diversification can be assessed by reviewing its 324 holdings (as of Oct 4, 2026), sector allocation, and geographic exposure. A well-diversified ETF spreads investments across multiple securities, sectors, and regions to reduce concentration risk.