AFDM
First Trust Active Factor International ETF
AFDM is actively managed and uses and multi-factor quantitative approach to investing in developed markets outside the U.S.
International
EQUITY
Active
MANAGEMENT STYLE
$ 155.8 M
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
80 bp
EXPENSES
Fund Basics
| Inception date | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Regulation | Open-Ended Fund |
| Fund Website | link... |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Currency | USD |
| Holdings Transparency | Full |
| Derivatives-based | No |
| Options available | No |
| Currency hedged | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
Top 10 Holdings
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| ASML HOLDING NV | 2.1 % |
| ADVANTEST CORP | 1.7 % |
| BARCLAYS PLC | 1.7 % |
| BNP PARIBAS | 1.7 % |
| RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO LTD | 1.6 % |
| UNIPOL GRUPPO FINANZIARIO SP | 1.6 % |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | 1.2 % |
| SHELL PLC | 1.2 % |
| ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLC | 1.1 % |
| NOVARTIS AG | 1.1 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 187 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 0 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $0 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 0.0% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 0.0% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 0.0% |
| Developed mkts. | 0.0% |
| Emerging mkts. | 0.0% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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JAPAN | 20.5 % |
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BRITAIN | 15.2 % |
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FRANCE | 8.2 % |
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CANADA | 7.5 % |
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SWITZERLAND | 7.5 % |
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NETHERLANDS | 5.6 % |
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GERMANY | 5.6 % |
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ITALY | 4.7 % |
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AUSTRALIA | 4.5 % |
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SPAIN | 3.8 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 09/30/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 10.4% | 15.9% | 14.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | -- | 5.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.2% | -- | 3.2% |
| Total Returns | 12.3% | 19.3% | 19.1% | 21.2% | 9.4% | 8.6% | -- | 8.6% | Ann. Volatility | 16.2% | 14.9% | 16.2% | 15.2% | 16.8% | 17.0% | -- | 17.2% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 0.84 | 53% |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.91 | 92% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.44 | 56% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 12 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $1 |
| Turnover | 0.7% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.23% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $90.04 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 65 |
| MACD/Signal | 1.27/1.14 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $93.79/$87.22 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.2% |
Distributions
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Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. AFDM |
Expenses vs. AFDM |
ALTAR Score™ vs. AFDM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSIE | Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF | 28.6% | -55 bp | -1.2% |
| QEFA | SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF | 28.4% | -50 bp | -1.4% |
| IVLU | iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF | 27.7% | -50 bp | +0.6% |
| GSEU | Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF | 27.4% | -55 bp | -0.7% |
| INTF | iShares International Equity Factor ETF | 27.4% | -65 bp | -0.8% |
| EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 26.4% | -45 bp | -1.7% |
| DWMF | WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | 26.2% | -42 bp | -0.3% |
| HEFA | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF | 26.2% | -45 bp | -1.8% |
| FENI | Fidelity Enhanced International ETF | 25.8% | -52 bp | -1.6% |
| IMTM | iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF | 25.4% | -50 bp | -2.6% |
Risk and Returns: AFDM vs. Comps (1 YR)
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Results & Estimates (USD)
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Return on Equity
Net Margins
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Valuation Metrics
| Fwd Est | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
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Based on closing prices from 10/2/2026
Peer Group Comparison
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Notes: Based on adjusted historical results for current fund constituents. May differ from results achieved by past fund constituents. Max P/E of 100x.
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ETF Research Center Rating
8.1%
ALTAR SCORE™
86th
PERCENTILE
SPECULATIVE
ETFRC RATING
There are 417 funds in the International Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 6.3% and a standard deviation
of 1.6%. AFDM's ALTAR Score™ is approximately 1.1 standard
deviations above the category average. This places AFDM in the 86th percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$
PRICE TARGET
-100.0%
UPSIDE
Bid/Ask Spreads
23 bp
AVG SPREAD
13 —
296 bp
RANGE