Question 1

What is FYX?

Accepted Answer

FYX — First Trust Small Cap Core 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 US 700 Small 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 FYX ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

FYX last traded at $135.50 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the FYX MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

FYX 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 FYX annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

FYX historical returns: YTD: -0.45%, 1-year: +28.33%, 3-year annualised: +20.71%, 5-year annualised: +9.53%, 10-year annualised: +11.80%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.79, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does FYX pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FYX distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.90%, 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 FYX invest in?

Accepted Answer

FYX's top holdings include 10X Genomics Inc (TXG, 0.6%), ASGN Inc (ASGN, 0.6%), Twist Bioscience Corp (TWST, 0.6%), CBIZ Inc (CBZ, 0.6%), PBF Energy Inc (PBF, 0.5%) — and 44 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does FYX invest in?

Accepted Answer

FYX's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (18.3%), Healthcare (16.2%), Industrials (14.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is FYX? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

FYX has approximately $1.36B 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 FYX launched?

Accepted Answer

FYX 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 FYX in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

FYX has a 1-year volatility of 13.79% and a beta of 1.07 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.79 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	$134.94	$135.73	$133.71	$135.50	$135.50	72,535
2026-09-30	$136.05	$136.45	$134.56	$134.59	$134.59	119,301
2026-09-29	$136.32	$136.32	$134.24	$135.17	$135.17	72,511
2026-09-28	$136.04	$136.40	$135.11	$136.00	$136.00	38,255
2026-09-25	$137.09	$137.19	$136.03	$136.77	$136.77	71,111
2026-09-24	$136.46	$136.65	$135.17	$136.49	$136.49	45,917
2026-09-23	$139.03	$139.03	$136.71	$136.73	$136.73	25,381
2026-09-22	$139.36	$139.73	$138.39	$138.92	$138.92	12,968
2026-09-21	$138.12	$138.76	$137.78	$138.23	$138.23	30,541
2026-09-18	$138.68	$138.68	$137.14	$137.61	$137.61	13,700

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TXG	10X Genomics Inc	0.61%
2	ASGN	ASGN Inc	0.61%
3	TWST	Twist Bioscience Corp	0.58%
4	CBZ	CBIZ Inc	0.57%
5	PBF	PBF Energy Inc	0.54%
6	LPG	Dorian LPG Ltd	0.53%
7	CNMD	CONMED Corporation	0.47%
8	INSW	International Seaways Inc	0.47%
9	PARR	Par Pacific Holdings Inc	0.46%
10	PGEN	Precigen Inc	0.45%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	18.26%
Healthcare	16.19%
Industrials	14.25%
Technology	11.48%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.04%
Energy	7.19%
Real Estate	7.18%
Consumer Defensive	5.36%
Basic Materials	4.36%
Communication Services	3.09%
Utilities	1.60%

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