First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD)
FAD is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Multi Cap Growth Index. FAD launched on May 8, 2007 and has a 0.63% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US33733F1012
33733F101
May 8, 2007
North America (U.S.)
1x
NASDAQ AlphaDEX Multi Cap Growth Index
Multi-Cap
Growth
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund had a return of 30.87% year-to-date (YTD) and 42.08% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund had an annualized return of 12.21%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.16%.
FAD
30.87%
7.67%
19.96%
42.08%
14.79%
12.21%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.72%
1.67%
12.93%
30.55%
13.88%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FAD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.46% | 8.17% | 3.13% | -6.00% | 4.32% | 0.82% | 3.23% | 2.28% | 3.08% | 0.39% | 30.87% | ||
| 2023 | 6.11% | -1.79% | -0.67% | -0.61% | -0.85% | 9.47% | 3.64% | -3.47% | -5.08% | -5.73% | 10.59% | 7.72% | 19.07% |
| 2022 | -12.36% | -0.95% | 2.97% | -9.50% | -0.14% | -9.64% | 11.03% | -3.03% | -8.97% | 10.16% | 2.98% | -6.45% | -24.06% |
| 2021 | 2.79% | 3.15% | -1.55% | 3.94% | -0.07% | 6.27% | 0.01% | 3.66% | -4.58% | 6.65% | -2.30% | 2.01% | 21.17% |
| 2020 | 0.91% | -7.07% | -16.34% | 14.22% | 9.46% | 3.18% | 6.45% | 5.66% | -1.74% | -1.06% | 13.78% | 7.15% | 34.92% |
| 2019 | 9.79% | 6.01% | 0.56% | 2.89% | -5.38% | 7.02% | 1.96% | -2.14% | -1.43% | 1.17% | 3.32% | 1.05% | 26.66% |
| 2018 | 5.41% | -2.05% | 0.24% | -0.30% | 5.82% | 0.73% | 0.81% | 6.44% | -0.65% | -11.98% | 0.88% | -10.15% | -6.45% |
| 2017 | 3.29% | 3.02% | 0.98% | 1.43% | 0.84% | 1.54% | 1.83% | 0.71% | 3.08% | 3.52% | 2.49% | 0.48% | 25.74% |
| 2016 | -6.38% | -0.02% | 6.52% | -0.45% | 2.57% | 1.40% | 4.29% | -0.91% | 0.09% | -5.59% | 5.44% | -0.35% | 5.93% |
| 2015 | -1.46% | 5.02% | 1.45% | -3.55% | 3.30% | 0.10% | 2.28% | -5.72% | -3.78% | 6.21% | 0.84% | -1.76% | 2.21% |
| 2014 | -2.97% | 4.47% | -0.48% | -2.46% | 2.01% | 3.91% | -3.45% | 4.18% | -3.71% | 3.47% | 3.21% | 0.72% | 8.66% |
| 2013 | 6.57% | 1.46% | 4.33% | -0.20% | 4.14% | -1.54% | 5.60% | -2.86% | 5.99% | 4.18% | 2.81% | 2.97% | 38.43% |
Expense Ratio
FAD features an expense ratio of 0.63%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of FAD is 78, placing it in the top 22% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund provided a 0.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.69 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.69 | $0.58 | $0.57 | $0.11 | $0.33 | $0.37 | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.33 | $0.20 | $0.22 | $0.14 |
Dividend yield | 0.47% | 0.51% | 0.60% | 0.09% | 0.32% | 0.48% | 0.20% | 0.22% | 0.64% | 0.41% | 0.44% | 0.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.58 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.57 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.33 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.37 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.13 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.15 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.33 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.20 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.22 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.14 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund was 54.33%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 442 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund drawdown is 0.55%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -54.33% | Oct 11, 2007 | 300 | Mar 6, 2009 | 442 | Feb 10, 2011 | 742 |
| -37.25% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 93 | Jul 30, 2020 | 113 |
| -31.99% | Nov 17, 2021 | 146 | Jun 16, 2022 | 521 | Jul 16, 2024 | 667 |
| -27.01% | Sep 17, 2018 | 69 | Dec 24, 2018 | 250 | Dec 20, 2019 | 319 |
| -24.87% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 313 | Jan 9, 2013 | 374 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund volatility is 5.43%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.