First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index Fund - FBTLogo
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The First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally, before fees and expenses, to the price and yield the Amex Biotechnology Index. The Amex Biotechnology Index (BTK) is an equal dollar weighted index designed to measure the performance of a cross section of companies in the biotechnology industry that are primarily involved in the use of biological processes to develop products or provide services. There is no assurance that the price and yield performance of the benchmark index for the fund can be fully matched.

Fund Details
 
Expense Ratio .6
Trading Increment .01
Minimum Trade Size 1
Marginable Y
Options Traded Yes
Administrator The Bank of New York
Distributor First Trust Portfolios L.P.
Trustee N.A.

Symbols
 
Trading SymbolIntraday Indicative ValueNet Asset ValueShares OutstandingEstimated Cash ComponentTotal Cash ComponentUnderlying Index Symbol
FBTEBTEBT.NVEBT.SOEBT.EUEBT.TCBTK


Quick Facts as of 02/08/10
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Shares Outstanding (000s) 3,200
Net Assets $0

 
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Holdings

Holdings information for this issue can be found on the issuer's website below.

IssuerWebsite
First Trustwww.ftadvisors.com



Exchange traded funds are subject to risks similar to those of stocks. Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor's shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Investments in foreign investments may incur greater risks than domestic investments. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.


An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. To obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other information, click here for a prospectus or call 1-800-621-1675. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.


First Trust Portfolios L.P., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for the Fund.


First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund may be purchased or sold throughout the day through any brokerage account, which will result in typical brokerage commissions. However, only authorized participants may create or redeem First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund directly from the Fund, in large block creation/redemption units. The Fund is obligated to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders and trading of Fund shares may generate tax consequences. Investors should consult a tax advisor. Like all investment company securities, the shares of the Fund are not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency, are not issued or guaranteed by any bank, and may lose value.