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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 43 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUncategorized Equities1M perf.-3.41%
Last price
$39.20
-1.01%
1M perf.
-4.26%
1M flows
-€1.8M
AuM
€189M
E/R
0.7%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
FICS
$39.20
-1.01%
Performance & flows
December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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FICS
$39.61
+0.56%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.26% | +0.56% | +9.49% | +39.90% | +39.96% | -7.00% | -1.52% | -1.52% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
33738R662
ISIN
US33738R6624
AuM
€189M
E/R
0.7%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
More details
NAV
3/12/2026
$39.61
1D NAV change
-0.83%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
43
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
Benchmark
The International Developed Capital Strength Index
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 | +0.56% | +9.49% | +39.90% | +39.96% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Switzerland
17.52%
United Kingdom
15.90%
Canada
12.79%
Germany
7.61%
France
5.80%
Japan
5.64%
Singapore
4.16%
Australia
4.06%
Unavailable
14.25%
Other
12.27%
Sectors
Financials
27.73%
Industrials
12.46%
Consumer Staples
9.82%
Consumer Discretionary
9.34%
Health Care
8.58%
Information Technology
6.80%
Materials
6.63%
Energy
2.27%
Unavailable
14.25%
Other
2.12%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 43
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
RIO TINTO
ROCHE
PRUDENTIAL
BHP GROUP LTD
ALFA LAVAL
IMPERIAL OIL
TORONTO DOMINION
INDUSTRIA DISENO TEXTIL
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ITOCHU
ROYAL BK CANADA
GREAT WEST LIFECO
POSTE ITALIANE
COCA-COLA HBC AG
NOVARTIS
SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Trackinsight replication rating:
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
The International Developed Capital Strength NTR Index - USD
Index ticker
CAPSTDMN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€211.16B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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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 March 12, 2026.
How has FICS performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, FICS returned -4.26% over the past month, 0.56% over the last three months and -1.52% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FICS?
As of March 12, 2026, FICS recorded net flows of -€1.8M over the last month and -€1.7M year-to-date.
Does FICS distribute dividends?
FICS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.87%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FICS?
As of January 31, 2026, FICS has significant geographic allocations in Switzerland, United Kingdom and Canada.
In which sector or theme does FICS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FICS focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Consumer Staples.
How many securities does FICS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FICS holds 43 positions in its portfolio, with 33.96% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FICS?
As of January 31, 2026, FICS top three holdings include RIO TINTO, ROCHE and PRUDENTIAL.
What is the base currency of FICS?
The base currency of FICS is USD.
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