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FNXvsVB

FIRST TRUST MID CAP CORE ALPHADEX FUND against Vanguard Small Cap Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
FNX 108VB 111Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
FNXVB
Expense ratio—0.050%
Assets$1.2B$58.9B
Net flow, 1 month——
Net flow, 1 year——
Return, YTD+8.5%+11.5%
Return, 1 year+7.9%+11.5%
Avg daily volume12K542K
Holdings4521417
ListedNov 18, 2023Jan 26, 2004
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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