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FICS ETF · First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF
The FICS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: The International Developed Capital Strength Index. The FICS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 42 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUncategorized Equities1M perf.-3.49%
Last price
$42.34
1M perf.
+5.67%
1M flows
-€1.8M
AuM
€189M
TER
0.7%
Rating
Not rated
FICS
$42.34
Performance & flows
March 30, 2026 → June 30, 2026
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FICS
$41.84
+11.82%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.67% | +11.82% | +9.93% | +38.72% | +36.33% | +3.72% | +9.90% | +6.81% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
6/30/2026
$41.84
1D NAV change
+0.27%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
42
Inception date
12/16/2020
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund's fees and expenses) of an index called The International Developed Capital Strength IndexSM. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and real estate investment trusts ("REITs") that comprise The International Developed Capital Strength IndexSM.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +11.82% | +9.93% | +38.72% | +36.33% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Switzerland
21.71%
Canada
16.80%
Sweden
7.58%
United Kingdom
6.32%
Singapore
6.20%
France
6.01%
Australia
4.09%
Germany
3.55%
Unavailable
15.98%
Other
11.76%
Sectors
Finance
28.51%
Industrials
19.60%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
9.99%
Non-Energy Materials
5.99%
Healthcare
5.96%
Consumer Services
4.39%
Telecommunications
3.84%
Consumer Cyclicals
3.82%
Unavailable
15.98%
Other
1.92%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 42
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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FICS
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
413
Total AuM
€249.96B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.7916%
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Frequently asked questions about FICS
What does First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF, FICS, invest in?
FICS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Developed markets ex-US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FICS replicate?
FICS tracks the The International Developed Capital Strength NTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FICS?
FICS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.7%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FICS launched?
FICS was introduced to the market on December 16, 2020. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FICS?
First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF, FICS, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FICS?
FICS oversees €189M in assets as of June 30, 2026.
How has FICS performed lately?
Based on data from June 30, 2026, FICS returned 5.67% over the past month, 11.82% over the last three months and 6.81% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FICS?
As of June 30, 2026, FICS recorded net flows of -€1.8M over the last month and -€15M year-to-date.
Does FICS distribute dividends?
FICS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 30, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.90%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FICS?
As of May 31, 2026, FICS has significant geographic allocations in Switzerland, Canada and Sweden.
In which sector or theme does FICS invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FICS focuses largely on Finance, Industrials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
How many securities does FICS hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, FICS holds 42 positions in its portfolio, with 32.74% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FICS?
As of May 31, 2026, FICS top three holdings include Poste Italiane SpA, Compass Group Plc and Great-West Lifeco, Inc..
What is the base currency of FICS?
The base currency of FICS is USD.
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