First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG) is a consumer sector ETF. As of October 9, 2026, ETF Copilot scores FXG 4.1 out of 10 — highest on Value (9.3), lowest on Return (0.9). It trades at 15.1 times earnings, against its own median of 17.4. Its ten largest holdings are 40% of the fund.
What stands out in FXG's data
Tracks U.S. consumer staples stocks with a focus on stability and resilience.
Trades at a cheaper price than most peers — you pay less for the same steady earnings.
Its trailing EBITDA multiple of 9.2x sits below the category median of 13.4x, among the cheapest in the group, though its EBITDA margin of 13.9% trails the typical peer.
A value-oriented sleeve for consumer staples exposure, offering lower prices than typical in the sector.
Why did FXG move this week? It rose 1.9% in the week to October 9, 2026 — JBS and Constellation Brands drove it
FXG rose 1.9% in the week to October 9, 2026. The holdings that moved it most were JBS (+11.2%), Constellation Brands (+8.7%) and Freshpet (+6.3%); Darling Ingredients (−4.3%) pushed the other way.
How is FXG rated? ETF Copilot scores First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG) 4.1 out of 10
As of October 9, 2026, ETF Copilot scores First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG) 4.1 out of 10 overall.
ETF Copilot scores (0–10 scale, higher is better):
- Overall: 4.1 / 10
- Growth: 2.0 / 10
- Value: 9.3 / 10
- Risk: 9.3 / 10
- Quality: 1.4 / 10
- Return: 0.9 / 10
Is FXG expensive right now? It trades at 15.1 times earnings, against its own median of 17.4
As of October 9, 2026, FXG is cheaper than 87% of its own last 9 years.
Trailing 12 months, built from FXG's holdings. How we calculate this →
What's inside FXG?
What's inside FXG: Size (Large 30%, Mid 54%, Small 16%); Geography (International 4%, US 96%).
What are FXG's top holdings? The ten largest are 40% of the fund
Freshpet, Cardinal Health, Pilgrim's Pride, Seaboard, Post, Smithfield Foods, Ingredion, McCormick, JBS and Constellation Brands are FXG's largest holdings, in that order.
Less concentrated than 69% of Consumer ETFs.
Half of FXG's weight sits in its 13 largest positions, and once those weights are taken into account it behaves like 33 equally weighted holdings.
What is FXG's expense ratio? 0.63% a year
As of October 9, 2026, FXG charges 0.63% a year, yields 2.13% and holds $207M in assets across 41 positions.
| Measure | FXG |
|---|---|
| Expense ratio | 0.63% |
| Dividend yield | 2.13% |
| Assets under management | $207M |
| Holdings | 41 |
Expense ratio, dividend yield and assets under management are reported by the fund and refreshed daily. Every other figure on this page is computed by ETF Copilot.
Cite this
ETF Copilot, “First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG) scores and holdings analysis”, as of October 9, 2026.
https://etf-copilot.com/etf/fxg
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