Dividend-adjusted total return · S&P 500 uses VOO · Feb 16, 2012 – Nov 6, 2026FDTSS&P 500 · VOO
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX FundFDTS
$65.27
−0.2% last session
+13.8% YTD
Data as of 11/6/20264:00 PM ET · End-of-day
| Returns | 1D | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | −0.2% | −7.1% | −4.6% | +13.8% | +21.2% | +91.9% | +63.0% | +213.5% |
| Peer average | −0.7% | −0.7% | −4.2% | +8.5% | +12.6% | +66.3% | +50.2% | — |
| S&P 500 · VOO | +0.3% | −5.0% | −4.6% | +8.7% | +9.8% | +80.8% | +71.8% | — |
Key Statistics
Open all fund facts →- AUM
- $13M
- Expense ratio
- 0.80%
- Distribution yield
- 2.8%
- NAV
- $67.25
- Volume
- 248
- Avg. volume 30D
- 2K
- High today
- $65.27
- Low today
- $65.27
- Previous close
- $65.43
- 52-week high
- $72.63
- 52-week low
- $54.50
- Our risk indicator
- 4/5
FDTS in One Breath
FDTS Among Developed ETFs
YTDEnd-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · 56 Developed ETFs by YTD
$10,000 in FDTS
5Y$10,000 in FDTS became
$16,297
In the S&P 500 (VOO)
$17,177
Total return, dividends in · Oct 29, 2021 – Nov 6, 2026 · S&P 500 uses VOO
FDTS’s Top Holdings
Today2501.T0.6%1112.HK0.6%NWL.MI0.6%7552.T0.5%LKFT.AS0.5%SAGA.L0.5%NTG.CO0.5%LEG.DE0.5%009970.KS0.5%2220.T0.5%2384.T0.5%CQR.AX0.5%2270.T0.5%1361.HK0.5%SRAIL.SW0.5%6110.HK0.5%CRE.L0.5%0116.HK0.5%8032.T0.5%0590.HK0.5%111770.KS0.5%IPO.L0.5%
2501.TSapporo Breweries Limited0.6%1112.HK0.6%NWL.MI0.6%7552.T0.5%LKFT.AS0.5%SAGA.L0.5%NTG.CO0.5%LEG.DE0.5%009970.KS0.5%2220.T0.5%2384.T0.5%CQR.AX0.5%
Consumer CyclicalConsumer DefensiveOther
First Trust FDTS · 404 holdings · top 22 shown · tile size = share of the fund · as of Nov 6, 2026
What FDTS Holds
TodayIndustrials20.0%
KLR.L · RUS.TO · ARE.TO · CAF.MC · TRMD
Consumer Cyclical18.4%
7552.T · 009970.KS · 111770.KS · 000240.KS · 7246.T · 1368.HK · 5105.T
Financial Services14.9%
[…]
Basic Materials13.0%
ARG.TO · SDF.DE · CG.TO
Technology7.6%
181710.KS · 1478.HK · 8154.T · 251270.KS · 2432.T · FORTY.TA
Consumer Defensive7.4%
1112.HK · NWL.MI · 2220.T
Energy6.9%
YCA.L · PXT.TO · 0467.HK · 8037.T · ORL.TA
First Trust FDTS · share of the fund by sector · as of Nov 6, 2026
Sapporo’s Share of FDTS
Today0.6%
$6 of every $1,000 in FDTS is Sapporo
Sapporo held by FDTS
$78K
First Trust FDTS · each square = $10 of $1,000 · as of Nov 6, 2026
FDTS’s Share of Developed ETFs
Today0.0%
of the $695B in 66 Developed ETFs
$13.4M0.0%
$232B33.3%
$189B27.2%
$275B39.5%
Developed ETF AUM · Nov 6, 2026
FDTS Fee per $100 vs Peers
TodayExpense ratio · Developed peers · Nov 6, 2026
Inside FDTS
404 holdings · as of Nov 6, 2026FDTS
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
TodayIndustrials20.0%Consumer Cyclical18.4%Financial Services14.9%Basic Materials13.0%Technology7.6%Consumer Defensive7.4%NWL.MEnergy6.9%Communication Services4.0%Healthcare3.4%Real Estate3.3%LEG.DSHC.LARF.AOther26.5%LKFT.SAGA.NTG.CCQR.ACRE.L51 more holdings19.6% of the fund
Industrials20.0%Consumer Cyclical18.4%1 moreFinancial Services14.9%Basic Materials13.0%Technology7.6%Consumer Defensive7.4%NWL.MEnergy6.9%Communication Services4.0%Healthcare3.4%Real Estate3.3%Other26.5%59 more holdings23.4% of the fund
| # | Ticker | Company | Weight ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2501.T | Sapporo Breweries Limited | 0.58% |
| 2 | 1112.HK | Health and Happiness (H&H) International Limited | 0.57% |
| 3 | NWL.MI | NewPrinces SpA | 0.55% |
| 4 | 7552.T | Happinet | 0.53% |
| 5 | LKFT.AS | Lakefront Biotherapeutics | 0.51% |
| 6 | SAGA.L | Saga | 0.50% |
| 7 | NTG.CO | NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S | 0.50% |
| 8 | LEG.DE | LEG Immobilien SE | 0.49% |
| 9 | 009970.K | Youngone | 0.49% |
| 10 | 2220.T | Kameda Seika | 0.49% |
IndustrialsConsumer CyclicalFinancial ServicesBasic MaterialsTechnologyConsumer DefensiveEnergyCommunication ServicesHealthcareReal EstateUtilitiesOther
First Trust FDTS · current holdings by weight · as of Nov 6, 2026 · each tile is one holding · top 20 = 10.0%
All FDTS Holdings
409 holdings · as of Nov 6, 2026FDTS
FDTS’ Holdings
Today| # | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2501.TSapporo Breweries Limited | — | 0.58% | $58.12 | 5,100 | $76K |
| 2 | 1112.HKHealth and Happiness (H&H) International Limited | Consumer Defensive | 0.57% | $56.78 | 24K | $74K |
| 3 | NWL.MINewPrinces SpA | Consumer Defensive | 0.55% | $55.09 | 2,828 | $72K |
| 4 | 7552.THappinet | Consumer Cyclical | 0.53% | $52.86 | 1,700 | $69K |
| 5 | LKFT.ASLakefront Biotherapeutics | — | 0.51% | $50.50 | 1,967 | $66K |
| 6 | SAGA.LSaga | — | 0.50% | $50.13 | 5,644 | $65K |
| 7 | NTG.CONTG Nordic Transport Group A/S | — | 0.50% | $49.95 | 1,360 | $65K |
| 8 | LEG.DELEG Immobilien SE | Real Estate | 0.49% | $49.39 | 1,133 | $64K |
| 9 | 009970.KSYoungone | Consumer Cyclical | 0.49% | $49.29 | 492 | $64K |
| 10 | 2220.TKameda Seika | Consumer Defensive | 0.49% | $48.97 | 7,500 | $64K |
| 11 | 2384.TSBS | — | 0.49% | $48.95 | 1,700 | $64K |
| 12 | CQR.AXCharter Hall Retail REIT | — | 0.49% | $48.95 | 24K | $64K |
| 13 | 2270.TMegmilk Snow Brand | — | 0.49% | $48.69 | 2,700 | $63K |
| 14 | 1361.HK361 Degrees International Limited | — | 0.48% | $48.34 | 103K | $63K |
| 15 | SRAIL.SWStadler Rail AG | — | 0.48% | $48.08 | 1,616 | $63K |
First Trust FDTS · every reported holding · per $10,000 = dollars of each holding in a $10,000 stake · as of Nov 6, 2026
How It Compares
FDTS
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund’s Peers
TodayDeveloped peers · Today’s and past-year returns · as of Nov 7, 2026 · sorted by AUM
Head to Head
Put FDTS head to head with VEA →VEA vs FDTS
YTDYear to date
FDTS wins+4.1 pts
Past year
FDTS wins+6.4 pts
Fee
VEA winslower fee
Yield
FDTS wins+0.3 pts
AUM
VEA17219.8× more
3–1FDTS wins
Vanguard VEA and First Trust FDTS · year-to-date · as of Nov 7, 2026 · AUM not scored
FDTS vs VOO
YTDFDTS · First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
+13.8%
VOO · S&P 500
+8.7%
Gap
5.1 pts
First Trust FDTS and Vanguard VOO · Today total return · as of Nov 7, 2026
FDTS vs Its Peer Average
YTDFDTSAvsBPeer average
1D−0.2%−0.7%
1M−7.1%−0.7%
3M−4.6%−4.2%
YTD+13.8%+8.5%
1Y+21.2%+12.6%
3Y+91.9%+66.3%
5Y+63.0%+50.2%
5–2FDTS wins
65 Developed peers · each row scaled to its leader
The Details
FDTS
Risk
1Y4/5our risk indicator
CalmerBumpier
Volatility · 1Y20.09%
Deepest drop · 1Y−13.1%
Lowest point · 5Y−28.5%
52-week range
$65.27
$54.50−10.1% from the high$72.63
First Trust FDTS · past-year price moves · as of Nov 7, 2026
FDTS
Fund Facts
Today2012launched Feb 15
Tracks[…]
Exchange · CUSIPNASDAQ · 33737J406
StructureETF
Leverage1x
Cost on $10,000$80 a year
Go deeper
First Trust FDTS · fund facts · as of Nov 7, 2026
FDTS
Payouts by Year
13Y$0.28per share, Sep 2026
Distribution yield2.8%
PaidEvery quarter
Latest ex-date · paidSep 24 · Sep 30, 2026
12 payouts added up$4.85 a share
First Trust FDTS · distributions by ex-date · 2014–2026
All Fund FactsDocuments · trading · fees · every payout
Prospectus & Documents
summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-03-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-12-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-09-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-03-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-12-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-09-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-03-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-09-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-12-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-09-29 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-03-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2022-12-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2022-09-30 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2022-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2022-03-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2021-12-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2021-09-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2021-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2021-03-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2020-12-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2020-09-30 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2020-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2020-03-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2019-12-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2019-09-30 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗
Trading & Liquidity
Net asset value$67.25
Premium / discount[…]
Median spread · 30D[…]
Volume today248
Average volume · 30D2K
Shares outstanding[…]
Options[…]
Fees & Costs
Net expense ratio0.80%
Gross expense ratio[…]
Management fee[…]
Cost on $10,000 a year$80.00
Our risk indicator4/5
Estimated yearly cost excludes trading costs and assumes constant assets.
Distributions
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.28 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.75 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.63 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.34 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.62 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.72 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.15 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.50 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.20 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.38 |
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