FTA ETF — Holdings & Analysis

The First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) is a large-cap equity ETF with $1.24 billion in assets under management.

FTA seeks to replicate the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Large Cap Value Index, employing a quantitative methodology to select and weight value stocks. With an expense ratio of 0.58%, FTA offers exposure to a diversified portfolio of approximately 188 value-oriented companies, distinguishing itself through its AlphaDEX selection process, which aims to outperform traditional market-cap weighted indexes. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis

The First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) is a large-cap equity ETF with $1.24 billion in assets under management. FTA seeks to replicate the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Large Cap Value Index, employing a quantitative methodology to select and weight value stocks. With an expense ratio of 0.58%, FTA offers exposure to a diversified portfolio of approximately 188 value-oriented companies, distinguishing itself through its AlphaDEX selection process, which aims to outperform traditional market-cap weighted indexes. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

ETF Overview

The First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund is an exchange-traded fund. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Large Cap Value Index.

FTA aims to deliver investment results that mirror the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Large Cap Value Index. This index employs the AlphaDEX stock selection methodology, which ranks stocks based on growth factors including 3, 6, and 12-month price appreciation, sales to price and one year sales growth, and value factors including book value to price, cash flow to price, and return on assets. The fund's holdings are then weighted based on their AlphaDEX score. FTA's portfolio includes approximately 188 holdings, providing a relatively broad exposure to the large-cap value segment. The fund's top holdings include SLB Ltd (1.11%), CF Industries Holdings Inc (1.04%), and Occidental Petroleum Corp (1.03%). Sector allocation is heavily weighted towards Financial Services (18.0%), Energy (15.9%), and Utilities (14.7%). This ETF is suitable for investors seeking a quantitatively driven approach to large-cap value investing, potentially offering a different risk/return profile compared to market-cap weighted value funds. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Risk Metrics

FTA's risk profile is influenced by its sector concentrations and quantitative stock selection process. The fund's significant allocation to Financial Services (18.0%), Energy (15.9%), and Utilities (14.7%) means that its performance is sensitive to developments in these sectors. While the fund holds 188 stocks, the top holdings represent a relatively small portion of the overall portfolio, mitigating concentration risk to some extent. The fund's 3-year beta of 0.82 indicates that it has historically been less volatile than the broader market. The expense ratio of 0.58% will create a drag on performance, especially in periods of lower returns. these may be worth researching factors when assessing FTA's suitability for their portfolios. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Expense Ratio

0.58%

What does FTA hold?

Holding	Weight
SLB Ltd (SLB)	1.11%
CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)	1.04%
Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY)	1.03%
Edison International (EIX)	1.02%
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM)	1.02%
Chevron Corp (CVX)	1.00%
Smurfit WestRock PLC (SW)	0.99%
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)	0.99%
ConocoPhillips (COP)	0.97%
PG&E Corp (PCG)	0.97%

How Is the Fund Allocated?

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	18.0%
Energy	15.9%
Utilities	14.7%
Healthcare	10.3%
Consumer Cyclical	9.7%
Industrials	9.0%
Consumer Defensive	5.9%
Technology	5.6%
Basic Materials	5.2%
Communication Services	4.3%
Real Estate	1.5%

Country	Weight
United States	95.8%
Switzerland	1.6%
Ireland	1.5%
Bermuda	0.8%
Netherlands	0.1%
Other	0.1%

Dividend Yield

1.71%

Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) — 0.03% expense ratio
Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC) — 0.05% expense ratio
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) — 0.03% expense ratio
First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF (RND) — 0.60% expense ratio

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (RFEM) (International Equity) — 0.99% expense ratio
FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (EIPI) (Sector Equity) — 1.11% expense ratio
First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund (FEP) (International Equity) — 0.80% expense ratio
First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) (International Equity) — 0.80% expense ratio
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) (Sector Equity) — 0.56% expense ratio
FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR) (Multi-Asset) — 0.95% expense ratio

Risk Metrics

Beta: 0.82

Questions & Answers

What is FTA and what does it track?

The First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to replicate the performance of the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Large Cap Value Index.

This index employs a proprietary methodology to identify and select large-cap value stocks based on both growth and value factors.

What is the expense ratio for FTA?

The expense ratio for the First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) is 0.58%. This means that for every $10,000 invested in the fund, investors will pay $58 in annual fees to cover the fund's operating expenses.

While this is not the highest expense ratio among large-cap value ETFs, it is above the category average, which is approximately 0.44%.

What are the top holdings in FTA?

As of 2026-03-15, the top holdings in the First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) are: SLB Ltd (1.11%), CF Industries Holdings Inc (1.04%), Occidental Petroleum Corp (1.03%), Edison International (1.02%) and Exxon Mobil Corp (1.02%).

These holdings represent a relatively small portion of the overall portfolio, indicating a fairly diversified approach within the large-cap value space.

Is FTA a good long-term investment?

Whether FTA is a suitable long-term investment depends on an investor's individual circumstances, risk tolerance, and investment objectives. FTA provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of large-cap value stocks selected using a quantitative methodology.

The fund's expense ratio of 0.58% should be factored into long-term return expectations.

How does FTA compare to similar ETFs?

FTA differentiates itself through its AlphaDEX selection methodology, which aims to identify and weight value stocks based on a combination of growth and value factors.

In comparison to other large-cap value ETFs, FTA's expense ratio of 0.58% is slightly higher than some passively managed, market-cap weighted funds.

Does FTA pay dividends?

Yes, the First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) does pay dividends. As of 2026-03-15, FTA has a dividend yield of 1.71%.

This means that investors can expect to receive approximately 1.71% of the fund's net asset value (NAV) in dividend payments annually.