# First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/FAD · data as of 2026-10-23 13:30 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD), nexqual.com/FAD" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 176.25 (-0.03% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 13:30 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 176.3 · day 176.25–176.25 · 52w 150.01–200.22 · market cap null · NGM

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +8.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +42.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +8.6% | +42.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +8.6% | +7.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.8% | 19.9% |
| Max drawdown | -12.5% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -31.4% (Nov 2021→Jun 2022) |

## Peers
FAB (First Trust Multi Cap Value Alp) USD 105.81 +2.04% · FYX (First Trust Small Cap Core Alph) USD 137.46 -0.44% · FNY (First Trust Mid Cap Growth Alph) USD 96.94 -0.12% · FTC (First Trust Large Cap Growth Al) USD 171.07 -2.70% · FTA (First Trust Large Cap Value Alp) USD 102.77 -0.33%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/FAD · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 23.6% | ±5.3% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 22.9% | ±7.2% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 21.8% | ±8.4% |
| 2027-04-16 | 175 | 19.2% | ±10.7% |