# First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xpnd 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: Actively Managed · Inception: 2021-06-14 The First Trust Expanded Technology ETF is structured with the primary goal of achieving substantial growth in capital over an extended timeframe. Ordinarily, this fund directs its investments primarily towards the common shares of companies identified by its advisor as "Expanded Technology Companies." This classification encompasses information technology enterprises, as well as financial and communication services firms whose core business activities or revenue streams are significantly reliant on or derived from technology. Under typical market conditions, a minimum of 80% of the Fund's... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $38.28 | | Expense Ratio | 0.65% | | Assets Under Management | $39.0M | | NAV | $39.04 | | Holdings Count | 50 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.09% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.03 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $31.65 – $42.34 | | Beta | 1.26 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0035 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-24 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does XPND invest in? The First Trust Expanded Technology ETF is structured with the primary goal of achieving substantial growth in capital over an extended timeframe. Ordinarily, this fund directs its investments primarily towards the common shares of companies identified by its advisor as "Expanded Technology Companies." This classification encompasses information technology enterprises, as well as financial and communication services firms whose core business activities or revenue streams are significantly reliant on or derived from technology. Under typical market conditions, a minimum of 80% of the Fund's net assets—including any borrowed capital used for investment—will be allocated to these types of businesses. While the fund operates under active management, its investment advisor leverages a data-driven quantitative model to pinpoint "Expanded Technology Companies" that exhibit strong potential for sustained value appreciation over time. ### What is the expense ratio of XPND? First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is XPND? First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) manages $39.0M 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 XPND actively managed or an index fund? XPND is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (XPND's is 0.65%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was XPND launched? First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) launched in June 2021 and is managed by First Trust. ### How has XPND performed? XPND'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 XPND pay a dividend? First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.09%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does XPND pay dividends? First Trust Expanded Technology 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 XPND's dividend yield? XPND's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.09%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is XPND's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for XPND 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 XPND's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.65% 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 XPND charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from XPND'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 XPND cost more than a fund like VOO? XPND is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.65%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether XPND's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to XPND? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as XPND (0.65%) 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/xpnd - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xpnd/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xpnd/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xpnd/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xpnd/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.