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FXUvsVPU

FIRST TRUST UTILITIES ALPHADEX FUND against Vanguard Utilities Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
FXU 107VPU 100Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
FXUVPU
Expense ratio0.10%
Assets$275M$6.2B
Net flow, 1 month
Net flow, 1 year
Return, YTD+4.3%-1.2%
Return, 1 year+5.8%-0.6%
Avg daily volume278K265K
Holdings4165
ListedMar 29, 2024Jan 25, 2004
Options marketYesYes

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

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