First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About FMTL

What does FMTL invest in?

The First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF (FMTL) strives to deliver investment outcomes that broadly align with the price movements and income generated by the Indxx Global Critical Metals Index, prior to accounting for the Fund's own fees and operational expenses. The Fund typically commits a minimum of 80% of its net assets, which includes any borrowed capital, to the securities included within this Index. Employing an indexing methodology, the ETF endeavors to closely reproduce the Index's overall performance before any costs. Indxx, Inc. holds the ownership, development, maintenance, and sponsorship rights for the Indxx Global Critical Metals Index.

What is the expense ratio of FMTL?

First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF (FMTL) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FMTL?

First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF (FMTL) manages $31.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is FMTL actively managed or an index fund?

FMTL's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was FMTL launched?

First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF (FMTL) launched in November 2025 and is managed by First Trust.

How has FMTL performed?

FMTL's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.