First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund (FSZ)

NASDAQ: FSZExchange-traded fund from First Trust.

  • Expense ratio0.77%
  • Net assets$36.3M
  • Dividend yield2.01%
  • 1-year return+6.54%
  • Holdings40

FSZ ETF price chart

FSZ quote & trading statistics

  • YTD+2.21%
  • 1 year+6.54%
  • 3 years+14.73%/yr
  • 5 years+5.77%/yr
  • 10 years+9.62%/yr
1Y volatility
11.73%
3Y volatility
14.00%
3Y Sharpe ratio
0.59

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

FSZ top 10 holdings

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First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1SUNSulzer AG5.56%
2SRENSwiss Re AG4.87%
3SDZSandoz Group AG4.72%
4VONNVontobel Holding4.20%
5BANBBachem Holding AG3.63%
6SCMNSwisscom AG3.62%
7BKWBKW AG3.56%
8PSPNPSP Swiss Property AG3.53%
9EMMNEmmi AG3.52%
10DUFNDufry AG3.32%

The top 10 holdings make up 40.5% of the fund (40 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.

FSZ sector weights

Industrials
28.0%
Healthcare
20.7%
Financial Services
20.4%
Consumer Cyclical
7.1%
Technology
6.9%
Consumer Defensive
5.5%
Utilities
3.6%
Communication Services
3.6%
Real Estate
3.4%
Basic Materials
1.9%

FSZ region weights

Europe Developed
100.0%

FSZ asset allocation

Non-U.S. stocks
99.9%
Cash
0.1%

FSZ market-cap breakdown

Mid cap
61.8%
Large cap
26.7%
Mega cap
11.1%

About First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select stocks from the NASDAQ Switzerland Index (the base index) that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology.

FSZ ETF FAQ

What is the FSZ expense ratio?

First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund has a net expense ratio of 0.77%, or $77.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in FSZ?

First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund has about $36.3M in net assets.

What are the top holdings of FSZ?

The largest positions in FSZ are Sulzer AG (5.56%), Swiss Re AG (4.87%), Sandoz Group AG (4.72%). The fund holds 40 securities in total.

How has FSZ performed?

FSZ returned +6.54% over the past year and +5.77% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does FSZ pay dividends?

FSZ has a dividend yield of 2.01% and pays distributions quarterly.

When was FSZ launched?

First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund began trading on February 14, 2012.