# First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ftxg for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: First Trust · Asset class: Sector Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2016-09-20 The First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF is an investment vehicle that trades on an exchange. Its main objective is to closely match the price and income returns of the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index, prior to factoring in the fund's own fees and expenses. To achieve this, the fund endeavors to replicate the composition and proportional allocation of securities within the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index, targeting a performance correlation of at least 95% with the index. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $22.80 | | Expense Ratio | 0.60% | | Assets Under Management | $17.1M | | NAV | $22.81 | | Holdings Count | 30 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.40% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.55 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $20.43 – $23.95 | | Beta | 0.48 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.1336 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-24 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does FTXG invest in? The First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF is an investment vehicle that trades on an exchange. Its main objective is to closely match the price and income returns of the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index, prior to factoring in the fund's own fees and expenses. To achieve this, the fund endeavors to replicate the composition and proportional allocation of securities within the Nasdaq US Smart Food & Beverage Index, targeting a performance correlation of at least 95% with the index. ### What is the expense ratio of FTXG? First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is FTXG? First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) manages $17.1M 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 FTXG actively managed or an index fund? FTXG's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was FTXG launched? First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) launched in September 2016 and is managed by First Trust. ### How has FTXG performed? FTXG'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. ### Does FTXG pay a dividend? First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.40%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does FTXG pay dividends? First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is FTXG's dividend yield? FTXG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.40%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is FTXG's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for FTXG was 2026-09-24. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will FTXG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.60% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does FTXG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from FTXG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does FTXG cost more than a fund like VOO? FTXG's strategy (current expense ratio 0.60%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where FTXG sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to FTXG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as FTXG (0.60%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ftxg - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ftxg/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ftxg/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ftxg/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ftxg/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.