First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund (FGM)
| Assets | $77.16M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% |
| PE Ratio | 14.81 |
| Forward PE | 9.50 |
| Shares Out | 1.30M |
| Dividend | $1.03 (1.71%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 25.69% |
| Volume | 6,953 |
| Open | 59.74 |
| Previous Close | 58.54 |
| Day's Range | 59.67 - 60.28 |
| 52-Week Low | 54.83 |
| 52-Week High | 71.12 |
| Beta | 0.99 |
| Holdings | 43 |
| Inception Date | Feb 14, 2012 |
About FGM
Fund Home PageThe First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund (FGM) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Germany index. The fund tracks a tiered equal-weighted index of 40 companies selected from the S&P Germany BMI based on the S&P's AlphaDex selection methodology. FGM was launched on Feb 14, 2012 and is issued by First Trust.
Top 10 Holdings
39.30% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft | BMW | 4.47% |
| Delivery Hero SE | DHER | 4.43% |
| thyssenkrupp AG | TKA | 4.38% |
| Porsche Automobil Holding SE | PAH3 | 4.18% |
| Bayer Aktiengesellschaft | BAYN | 3.96% |
| United Internet AG | UTDI | 3.71% |
| Fresenius Medical Care AG | FME | 3.68% |
| Deutsche Lufthansa AG | LHA | 3.64% |
| Volkswagen AG | VOW3 | 3.44% |
| Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA | FSNUF | 3.40% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $0.1906 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.8422 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.0392 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.375 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.033 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.800 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Performance
FGM had a total return of 4.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.81%.
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