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
$ 536.8 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
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| ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGR | 1.7 % |
| UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP | 1.6 % |
| APPLE INC | 1.6 % |
| ARISTA NETWORKS, INC. | 1.5 % |
| ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES | 1.5 % |
| ADVANTECH CO LTD | 1.5 % |
| NEC CORP | 1.5 % |
| FUJIKURA LTD | 1.4 % |
| TECH MAHINDRA LTD | 1.4 % |
| F5 NETWORKS INC | 1.4 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 107 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 115 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $298,586 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 90.8% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 7.4% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 0.0% |
| Developed mkts. | 67.2% |
| Emerging mkts. | 31.5% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 35.6 % |
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JAPAN | 12.0 % |
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TAIWAN | 11.1 % |
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INDIA | 7.4 % |
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SOUTH KOREA | 4.5 % |
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CHINA | 4.0 % |
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BRITAIN | 2.5 % |
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FINLAND | 2.3 % |
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SWEDEN | 2.2 % |
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NETHERLANDS | 1.8 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 06/30/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 42.3% | 57.6% | 36.8% | 28.8% | 15.0% | 15.3% | -- | 11.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.7% | -- | 1.5% |
| Total Returns | 43.1% | 60.1% | 39.0% | 31.1% | 17.0% | 17.0% | -- | 12.6% | Ann. Volatility | 26.9% | 21.4% | 20.4% | 18.2% | 18.6% | 19.4% | -- | 20.2% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 1.39 | 65% |
| MSCI EAFE | 1.06 | 59% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.85 | 81% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 11 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $2 |
| Turnover | 0.3% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.24% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $149.74 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 49 |
| MACD/Signal | -1.37/-0.44 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $158.33/$143.32 |
| 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 | 27.3% | -30 bp | +0.4% |
| KNCT | Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 25.6% | -30 bp | -0.2% |
| SIXG | Defiance Connective Technologies ETF | 21.9% | -40 bp | -0.6% |
| UFOX | Defiance Connective Technologies ETF | 21.8% | -40 bp | -1.3% |
| RSPT | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF | 21.7% | -30 bp | +0.5% |
| CHPS | Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 20.8% | -55 bp | -0.7% |
| AIVC | Amplify Bloomberg AI Value Chain ETF | 19.8% | -11 bp | +0.8% |
| AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | 19.6% | -2 bp | +0.1% |
| FWD | AB Disruptors ETF | 18.9% | -5 bp | -1.4% |
| IXN | iShares Global Tech ETF | 18.5% | -29 bp | -0.5% |
Risk and Returns: NXTG 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 | |
| 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 7/26/2026
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
4.0%
ALTAR SCORE™
42nd
PERCENTILE
NEUTRAL
ETFRC RATING
There are 735 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.5% and a standard deviation
of 2.6%. NXTG's ALTAR Score™ is approximately -0.2 standard
deviations above the category average. This places NXTG in the 42nd percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$155.21
PRICE TARGET
+7.0%
UPSIDE