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First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF

FTXL USUSExchange-Traded Fund
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About this fund

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) is a Thematic and Technology ETF managed by First Trust Advisors L.P., listed on Nasdaq - All Markets, quoted in USD. It charges a 0.60% net expense ratio and holds $1.36B in assets as of Sep 26, 2026. The fund launched on Sep 20, 2016.

Benchmark
Nasdaq US Smart SemiconductorTotal return, USD
Distribution
Quarterly
AUM
$1.36B
Expense Ratio
0.60%
Yield (12-mo)
0.15%
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark
Nasdaq US Smart Semiconductor
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol
251.7K
Inception
Sep 20, 2016

Risk metrics

vs benchmark Nasdaq US Smart Semiconductor · Total return, USD

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Trailing returns

As of Sep 26, 2026
1D
+1.45%
1W
+7.29%
1M
+14.29%
3M
-9.93%
6M
+64.10%
YTD
+96.61%
1Y
+130.34%
3Y ann.
+56.73%
5Y ann.
+29.65%
10Y ann.
+29.61%

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Sep 25, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)
150.9K
Avg Vol (1M)
122.6K
Avg Vol (3M)
251.7K
Avg Vol (1Y)
231.9K
Avg Spread
0.085%

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Top 10 holdings

Source: Morningstar

Fees & expenses

Net expense
0.60%
Gross expense
0.60%
Management fee
0.60%

Distributions

12-month yield

0.15%

Recent payments per share (USD)

Jun 25, 2026
0.0356 USD
Mar 26, 2026
0.0131 USD
Dec 12, 2025
0.1203 USD
Sep 25, 2025
0.0768 USD

Classification

Asset class
Equity
Strategy
Passive
Issuer
First Trust Advisors L.P.
Branding
First Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What is FTXL's expense ratio?
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.600%.
How large is First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF?
FTXL holds $1.36B in assets under management.
What index does FTXL track?
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF tracks Nasdaq US Smart Semiconductor as its primary benchmark.
When did FTXL launch?
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF launched on September 20, 2016.
What currency does FTXL trade in?
FTXL trades in USD on Nasdaq - All Markets.

Fund information

Ticker
FTXL
Performance ID
0P00017MES
Inception
Sep 20, 2016
Domicile
USA
Base currency
USD
Listing currency
USD
AUM
$1.36B
Avg daily volume (3M)
251.7K

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