Question 1

What is FDT?

Accepted Answer

FDT — First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX® Fund — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. 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 Developed Markets Ex-US Index that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.

Question 2

What is the FDT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

FDT last traded at $93.28 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the FDT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

FDT has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.8% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time.

Question 4

What are FDT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

FDT historical returns: YTD: -4.76%, 1-year: +32.02%, 3-year annualised: +27.69%, 5-year annualised: +12.53%, 10-year annualised: +9.93%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.26, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does FDT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FDT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.71%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does FDT invest in?

Accepted Answer

FDT's top holdings include Samsung Electro-Mechanics (009150, 1.6%), SK Square Co Ltd (402340, 1.0%), Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd (1888, 1.0%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 1.0%), Softbank Group Corp. (9984, 0.9%) — and 44 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does FDT invest in?

Accepted Answer

FDT's largest sector exposures are Industrials (33.0%), Financial Services (11.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (10.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is FDT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

FDT has approximately $1.37B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was FDT launched?

Accepted Answer

FDT was launched on April 18, 2011, giving it a 15-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy FDT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

FDT trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker FDT. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is FDT?

Accepted Answer

FDT has a 1-year volatility of 23.29% and a beta of 1.12 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.26 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$93.41	$93.55	$92.61	$93.28	$93.28	182,724
2026-09-30	$94.55	$94.92	$93.67	$93.69	$93.69	335,319
2026-09-29	$93.82	$94.03	$93.33	$93.79	$93.79	99,892
2026-09-28	$94.59	$94.65	$93.76	$94.25	$94.25	85,700
2026-09-25	$95.07	$95.18	$94.34	$94.98	$94.98	197,263
2026-09-24	$94.30	$94.63	$93.58	$94.20	$94.20	74,961
2026-09-23	$96.34	$96.34	$94.88	$95.35	$95.35	87,752
2026-09-22	$96.64	$97.53	$96.52	$97.50	$97.50	100,971
2026-09-21	$95.86	$96.50	$95.74	$96.38	$96.38	96,772
2026-09-18	$95.40	$95.40	$94.53	$95.14	$95.14	41,700

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	009150	Samsung Electro-Mechanics	1.63%
2	402340	SK Square Co Ltd	1.05%
3	1888	Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd	0.98%
4	000660	SK Hynix Inc	0.97%
5	9984	Softbank Group Corp.	0.88%
6	011070	LG Innotek Co Ltd	0.87%
7	MOH	Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A	0.87%
8	6448	Brother Industries Ltd	0.82%
9	0148	Kingboard Holdings Ltd	0.80%
10	000150	Doosan Corp.	0.77%

Sector	Weight
Industrials	32.98%
Financial Services	11.05%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.76%
Technology	10.73%
Basic Materials	9.21%
Energy	9.16%
Utilities	4.91%
Real Estate	4.53%
Communication Services	2.73%
Consumer Defensive	2.60%
Healthcare	1.34%

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First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX® Fund (FDT : NASDAQ)

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