First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund (FGM)
| Assets | $98.13M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% |
| PE Ratio | 11.63 |
| Shares Out | 1.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.40% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 14.63% |
| Volume | 949 |
| Open | 60.25 |
| Previous Close | 62.93 |
| Day's Range | 60.25 - 62.89 |
| 52-Week Low | 54.50 |
| 52-Week High | 71.12 |
| Beta | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 42 |
| 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
40.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| thyssenkrupp AG | TKA | 4.61% |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft | BMW | 4.49% |
| Porsche Automobil Holding SE | PAH3 | 4.39% |
| Delivery Hero SE | DHER | 4.24% |
| Aurubis AG | NDA | 4.06% |
| United Internet AG | UTDI | 3.94% |
| KION GROUP AG | KGX | 3.80% |
| Vonovia SE | VNA | 3.70% |
| Volkswagen AG | VOW3 | 3.68% |
| Schaeffler AG | SHA0 | 3.61% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $0.3994 | Dec 29, 2023 |
Performance
FGM had a total return of 11.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.20%.
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