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FTLS ETF · First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.87% | +1.59% | +16.88% | +48.32% | +63.23% | +3.50% | +3.50% | +2.50% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +1.59% | +16.88% | +48.32% | +63.23% |
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Exposure
The FTLS ETF is actively managed, so it doesn't track an index. We're working to retrieve all detailed holding information.
To find out more about FTLS's exposure, please refer to the as provided by First Trust.
Sustainability
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
RDVY | First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €18.75B |
SDVY | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €9.31B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | €8.69B |
AIRR | First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | €8.37B |
GRID | First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund ETF | €8.33B |
Frequently asked questions about FTLS
What does First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF, FTLS, invest in?
FTLS is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Global Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FTLS?
FTLS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.38%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FTLS launched?
FTLS was introduced to the market on September 8, 2014. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FTLS?
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF, FTLS, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FTLS?
FTLS oversees €1.92B in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has FTLS performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, FTLS returned 3.87% over the past month, 1.59% over the last three months and 2.50% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FTLS?
As of April 24, 2026, FTLS recorded net flows of +€15M over the last month and +€35M year-to-date.
Does FTLS distribute dividends?
FTLS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.92%.
What is the base currency of FTLS?
The base currency of FTLS is USD.
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