Question 1

What is FTA?

Accepted Answer

FTA — First Trust Large Cap Value 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 value stocks from the NASDAQ US 500 Large Cap Index TM (the base 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 FTA ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

FTA last traded at $95.89 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the FTA MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

FTA has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.6% 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 FTA annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

FTA historical returns: YTD: +1.15%, 1-year: +20.34%, 3-year annualised: +16.18%, 5-year annualised: +10.47%, 10-year annualised: +10.80%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.98, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does FTA pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FTA distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.59%, 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 FTA invest in?

Accepted Answer

FTA's top holdings include Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH, 1.3%), Accenture plc (ACN, 1.3%), Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI, 1.3%), PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL, 1.1%), ConocoPhillips (COP, 1.1%) — and 45 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does FTA invest in?

Accepted Answer

FTA's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (20.1%), Energy (14.3%), Utilities (10.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is FTA? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

FTA has approximately $1.34B 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 FTA launched?

Accepted Answer

FTA was launched on May 8, 2007, giving it a 19-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 FTA in Canada?

Accepted Answer

FTA trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker FTA. 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 FTA?

Accepted Answer

FTA has a 1-year volatility of 8.27% and a beta of 0.60 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.98 indicates moderate 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	$95.44	$95.98	$95.08	$95.89	$95.89	26,700
2026-09-30	$96.28	$96.28	$95.23	$95.30	$95.30	34,200
2026-09-29	$96.03	$96.13	$95.58	$95.94	$95.94	34,300
2026-09-28	$96.77	$96.77	$96.19	$96.30	$96.30	18,000
2026-09-25	$96.61	$96.97	$96.19	$96.96	$96.96	24,901
2026-09-24	$97.16	$97.23	$96.64	$96.64	$96.64	19,006
2026-09-23	$98.09	$98.31	$97.63	$97.63	$97.63	96,400
2026-09-22	$99.01	$99.01	$98.26	$98.26	$98.26	17,455
2026-09-21	$99.28	$99.28	$98.75	$98.75	$98.75	27,200
2026-09-18	$99.74	$99.74	$99.05	$99.06	$99.06	27,800

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CTSH	Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A	1.31%
2	ACN	Accenture plc	1.28%
3	SMCI	Super Micro Computer Inc	1.25%
4	PYPL	PayPal Holdings Inc	1.12%
5	COP	ConocoPhillips	1.08%
6	PSX	Phillips 66	1.07%
7	VLO	Valero Energy Corporation	1.07%
8	T	AT&T Inc.	1.06%
9	GPN	Global Payments Inc	1.03%
10	TRV	The Travelers Companies Inc	0.99%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	20.07%
Energy	14.25%
Utilities	10.29%
Technology	9.67%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.95%
Healthcare	8.84%
Industrials	7.46%
Consumer Defensive	7.16%
Communication Services	5.75%
Real Estate	4.42%
Basic Materials	3.14%

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