First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund
FADNASDAQFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $598.72M
- Expense ratio
- 0.63%
- Dividend yield
- 0.09%
- Holdings
- 676
- 52-week range
- $150.01$200.22
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 11.53K
FAD ETF: First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $176.26 - $178.53 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $200.22 |
| 52-Week Low | $150.01 |
| Open | $176.26 |
| Volume (last close) | 4.98K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 11.53K |
| 1 Day Change | −2.12% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −3.31% |
| 6 Month Change | +0.11% |
| YTD Change | +7.65% |
| 1 Year Change | +8.48% |
| 5 Year Change | +42.04% |
| 10 Year Change | +246.64% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.15 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −66.43% |
| Assets (AUM) | $598.72M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.63% |
| Total Holdings | 676 |
| Inception Date | May 7, 2007 |
| 50-Day MA | $184.13 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $178.45 |
| RSI | 43.76 |
| Stochastic %K | 32.44 |
| Stochastic %D | 16.38 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FAD at a Glance
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in May 2007. It manages $598.72M in assets and charges a 0.63% expense ratio, about $63 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 676 positions. The largest are Everpure, Inc. (P, 0.66%), Dell Technologies Inc (DELL, 0.63%) and Illumina, Inc (ILMN, 0.60%). The top 10 holdings make up 5.8% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (28.3%), Industrials (21.5%) and Healthcare (17.9%). 99.0% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 0.09% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $0.15 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is up 8.5% over one year, up 42.0% over five years and up 246.6% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund
What is the current price of FAD?
The latest FAD price is $177.89 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $150.01–$200.22. The share price is up 8.5% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FAD?
FAD's annual expense ratio is 0.63%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FAD pay dividends?
Yes, FAD pays a 0.09% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 26, 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 FAD?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FAD's largest holdings are Everpure, Inc. (0.7%), Dell Technologies Inc (0.6%), Illumina, Inc (0.6%) (combined weight: 1.9%). The fund holds 676 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FAD compare to similar ETFs?
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