First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG)

NYSE Arca: FXGExchange-traded fund from First Trust.

  • Expense ratio0.66%
  • Net assets$211.0M
  • Dividend yield2.13%
  • 1-year return+0.28%
  • Holdings40

FXG ETF price chart

FXG quote & trading statistics

  • YTD+3.64%
  • 1 year+0.28%
  • 3 years+4.87%/yr
  • 5 years+3.28%/yr
  • 10 years+4.87%/yr
1Y volatility
19.79%
3Y volatility
15.51%
3Y Sharpe ratio
-0.19

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

FXG top 10 holdings

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First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1POSTPost Holdings Inc4.46%
2FRPTFreshpet Inc4.30%
3CAHCardinal Health Inc4.24%
4MKCMcCormick & Company Incorporated3.82%
5PPCPilgrims Pride Corp3.80%
6STZConstellation Brands Inc Class A3.75%
7SEBSeaboard Corporation3.68%
8INGRIngredion Incorporated3.68%
9MCKMcKesson Corporation3.67%
10FLLLFFeel Foods Ltd3.63%

The top 10 holdings make up 39.0% of the fund (40 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.

FXG sector weights

Consumer Defensive
77.2%
Healthcare
12.7%
Consumer Cyclical
4.3%
Industrials
3.8%

FXG region weights

North America
100.0%

FXG asset allocation

U.S. stocks
94.9%
Cash
0.2%

FXG market-cap breakdown

Small cap
46.8%
Mid cap
27.9%
Large cap
12.7%
Micro cap
11.9%

About First Trust Consumer Staples 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 a modified equal-dollar weighted index to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index in the consumer staples sector that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX selection methodology.

FXG ETF FAQ

What is the FXG expense ratio?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund has a net expense ratio of 0.66%, or $66.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in FXG?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund has about $211.0M in net assets.

What are the top holdings of FXG?

The largest positions in FXG are Post Holdings Inc (4.46%), Freshpet Inc (4.30%), Cardinal Health Inc (4.24%). The fund holds 40 securities in total.

How has FXG performed?

FXG returned +0.28% over the past year and +3.28% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does FXG pay dividends?

FXG has a dividend yield of 2.13% and pays distributions quarterly.

When was FXG launched?

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund began trading on May 8, 2007.