First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About FTC

What does FTC invest in?

The First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund, identified by its symbol FTC, functions as a publicly traded investment vehicle. Its primary aim is to mirror the overall performance—both capital appreciation and income generation—of the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Large Cap Growth Index, prior to the deduction of any management fees or operational expenses.

What is the expense ratio of FTC?

First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FTC) charges an expense ratio of 0.58%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FTC?

First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FTC) manages $1.28B 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 FTC actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FTC launched?

First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FTC) launched in May 2007 and is managed by First Trust.

How has FTC performed?

FTC'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.