First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund (FKU)
FKU is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the NASDAQ AlphaDEX United Kingdom Index. FKU launched on Feb 14, 2012 and has a 0.80% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US33737J2244 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 33737J224 |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Europe Equities |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | NASDAQ AlphaDEX United Kingdom Index |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
FKU features an expense ratio of 0.80%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund had a return of 7.89% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.28% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund had an annualized return of 3.40%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.89% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -5.18% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | -0.24% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 19.28% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.07% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.40% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FKU, 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 | -3.25% | 1.38% | 5.55% | -2.52% | 6.95% | -2.04% | 4.38% | 2.59% | 3.14% | -5.36% | 7.89% | ||
| 2023 | 10.03% | -0.83% | -1.71% | 4.23% | -5.75% | 1.75% | 6.12% | -3.99% | -3.50% | -4.47% | 12.28% | 6.68% | 20.59% |
| 2022 | -4.64% | -5.56% | -2.26% | -5.07% | -1.09% | -10.88% | 6.18% | -10.53% | -8.41% | 4.74% | 14.70% | -1.43% | -24.12% |
| 2021 | -1.54% | 7.75% | 4.80% | 4.78% | 4.32% | -2.74% | 0.34% | 2.02% | -5.92% | 3.19% | -3.33% | 6.15% | 20.55% |
| 2020 | -4.49% | -11.35% | -31.26% | 15.84% | 5.44% | 1.93% | 2.65% | 7.42% | -3.91% | -3.68% | 16.49% | 9.12% | -6.00% |
| 2019 | 11.43% | 3.70% | -0.69% | 2.95% | -6.68% | 4.53% | -2.61% | -4.45% | 6.21% | 5.59% | 4.40% | 5.84% | 32.91% |
| 2018 | 5.30% | -3.86% | -0.48% | 3.66% | 1.87% | -2.02% | -1.67% | -3.31% | 0.90% | -8.83% | -3.76% | -4.49% | -16.18% |
| 2017 | 2.57% | 1.10% | 3.13% | 5.72% | 1.88% | -2.68% | 4.30% | -0.74% | 2.94% | 2.37% | -0.96% | 3.87% | 25.81% |
| 2016 | -9.25% | -3.73% | 7.86% | 1.09% | 1.60% | -13.38% | 3.73% | 1.45% | -0.91% | -6.80% | 0.25% | 2.12% | -16.58% |
| 2015 | 0.48% | 7.77% | -4.86% | 5.91% | 3.88% | -1.50% | 0.69% | -5.00% | -2.62% | 5.36% | -2.01% | -2.44% | 4.75% |
| 2014 | -2.73% | 9.28% | -4.81% | 0.52% | -0.38% | -1.48% | -3.47% | 0.39% | -4.28% | 0.35% | 1.03% | 0.02% | -6.10% |
| 2013 | 1.74% | -0.55% | 1.86% | 2.61% | 0.76% | -2.90% | 9.05% | -1.53% | 5.88% | 4.17% | 1.86% | 4.85% | 30.85% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FKU is 43, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund (FKU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund provided a 3.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.45 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.45 | $1.40 | $1.76 | $1.32 | $0.56 | $1.37 | $1.64 | $1.17 | $0.85 | $1.06 | $1.29 | $0.99 |
Dividend yield | 3.74% | 3.83% | 5.55% | 2.98% | 1.48% | 3.35% | 5.12% | 2.93% | 2.60% | 2.64% | 3.28% | 2.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust United Kingdom 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 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $1.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $1.76 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $1.32 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.56 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.37 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $1.64 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $1.17 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.06 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $1.29 |
| 2013 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.99 |
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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund was 54.39%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 227 trading sessions.
The current First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund drawdown is 8.85%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -54.39% | Dec 17, 2019 | 63 | Mar 18, 2020 | 227 | Feb 16, 2021 | 290 |
| -41.84% | Jun 2, 2021 | 335 | Sep 28, 2022 | 474 | Aug 19, 2024 | 809 |
| -31.81% | May 22, 2015 | 277 | Jun 27, 2016 | 388 | Jan 23, 2018 | 665 |
| -25.91% | Jun 12, 2018 | 129 | Dec 24, 2018 | 223 | Dec 13, 2019 | 352 |
| -19.65% | Mar 3, 2014 | 159 | Oct 15, 2014 | 144 | May 13, 2015 | 303 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund volatility is 5.15%, 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.