NXTG
First Trust Indxx NextG ETF
NXTG seeks investment results that correspond generally to the Indxx 5G & NextG Thematic Index. The index seeks to include only companies that have devoted material resources or made material commitments to the use of 5G technology.
Global
EQUITY
Passive
MANAGEMENT STYLE
$ 465.2 M
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
70 bp
EXPENSES
Fund Basics
| Inception date | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Regulation | Open-Ended Fund |
| Fund Website | link... |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Currency | USD |
| Holdings Transparency | Full |
| Derivatives-based | No |
| Options available | Yes |
| Currency hedged | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
Top 10 Holdings
Complete list +
| CIENA CORP | 2.4 % |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 2.2 % |
| DELTA ELECTRONICS INC | 2.1 % |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 1.9 % |
| INTEL CORP | 1.8 % |
| STMICROELECTRONICS NV | 1.8 % |
| ZTE CORP-H | 1.8 % |
| KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1.8 % |
| NOKIA CORP-SPON ADR | 1.7 % |
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 1.7 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 113 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 121 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $204,350 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 84.7% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 14.6% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 0.0% |
| Developed mkts. | 68.9% |
| Emerging mkts. | 30.2% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 37.2 % |
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TAIWAN | 11.1 % |
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JAPAN | 8.8 % |
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SOUTH KOREA | 6.1 % |
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INDIA | 5.2 % |
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CHINA | 3.7 % |
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ITALY | 3.3 % |
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FINLAND | 2.9 % |
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BRITAIN | 2.6 % |
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SWITZERLAND | 2.4 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 03/31/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 3.9% | 31.9% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% | -- | 9.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | -- | 1.4% |
| Total Returns | 4.1% | 34.2% | 20.8% | 19.4% | 10.8% | 13.3% | -- | 10.5% | Ann. Volatility | 20.8% | 19.9% | 17.6% | 16.2% | 17.4% | 19.1% | -- | 19.9% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 0.92 | 76% |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.99 | 77% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.89 | 81% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 8 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $1 |
| Turnover | 0.2% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.25% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $115.11 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 60 |
| MACD/Signal | 1.03/-0.11 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $120.84/$107.52 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.0% |
Distributions
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Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. NXTG |
Expenses vs. NXTG |
ALTAR Score™ vs. NXTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QTUM | Defiance Quantum ETF | 30.1% | -30 bp | +0.1% |
| KNCT | Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 29.0% | -30 bp | -0.3% |
| SIXG | Defiance Connective Technologies ETF | 23.9% | -40 bp | -1.0% |
| RSPT | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF | 23.0% | -30 bp | +0.4% |
| IXN | iShares Global Tech ETF | 19.6% | -29 bp | -0.8% |
| AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | 19.4% | -2 bp | -0.7% |
| DTCR | Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 18.6% | -20 bp | -0.8% |
| AIVC | Amplify Bloomberg AI Value Chain ETF | 18.2% | -11 bp | +0.9% |
| CARZ | First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 17.7% | 0 bp | -1.4% |
| LEGR | First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF | 17.2% | -5 bp | +3.5% |
Risk and Returns: NXTG vs. Comps (1 YR)
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Results & Estimates (USD)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
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Return on Equity
Net Margins
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Valuation Metrics
| Fwd Est | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Price-to-sales | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-earnings | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-cash flow | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-growth | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-book value | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Yield | --% | --% | --x | --% |
Based on closing prices from 4/17/2026
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Price-to-Earnings
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Price-to-Book Value
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Dividend Yield
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Price-to-Earnings
Price-to-Earnings
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
4.6%
ALTAR SCORE™
54th
PERCENTILE
NEUTRAL
ETFRC RATING
There are 586 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.4% and a standard deviation
of 2.6%. NXTG's ALTAR Score™ is approximately 0.1 standard
deviations above the category average. This places NXTG in the 54th percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$132.9
PRICE TARGET
+5.7%
UPSIDE