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FSCS ETF · First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF
The FSCS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: The SMID Capital Strength Index. The FSCS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 100 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Multi-Factor1M perf.-4.12%
Last price
$35.52
1M perf.
-4.30%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€51M
E/R
0.6%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
FSCS
$35.52
Performance & flows
December 11, 2025 → March 11, 2026
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FSCS
$35.88
-1.03%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.30% | -1.03% | +5.84% | +40.32% | +38.04% | -4.08% | +0.37% | +0.37% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
33738R753
ISIN
US33738R7531
AuM
€51M
E/R
0.6%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
More details
NAV
3/11/2026
$35.88
1D NAV change
-0.39%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
100
Inception date
6/20/2017
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
Investment strategy
The First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called The SMID Capital Strength Index (the "Index"). The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities that comprise the Index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.03% | +5.84% | +40.32% | +38.04% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
93.66%
Bermuda
3.15%
Unavailable
2.19%
Other
1.00%
Sectors
Financials
28.10%
Industrials
22.99%
Information Technology
12.37%
Consumer Staples
9.29%
Materials
8.22%
Consumer Discretionary
7.78%
Health Care
3.95%
Communication Services
2.01%
Unavailable
3.22%
Other
2.07%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 100
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
PATHWARD FINANCIAL INC
MAGNOLIA OIL AND GAS CORP
INTER PARFUMS
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS
CHURCH AND DWIGHT
BMG427061046
PPG INDUSTRIES
NEWMARKET
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FIRST BANCORP
RENAISSANCERE
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS
BRADY NON VOTING
INGREDION
CLOROX
HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FSCS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
FSCS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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79.68% of holdings have positive scoring
20.48% of holdings have negative scoring
16.56%
43.04%
20.08%
13.00%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
The SMID Capital Strength Index - USD
Index ticker
NQCSTSM 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
€213.67B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about FSCS
What does First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF, FSCS, invest in?
FSCS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Mid and Small-Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FSCS replicate?
FSCS tracks the The SMID Capital Strength Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FSCS?
FSCS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.6%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FSCS launched?
FSCS was introduced to the market on June 20, 2017. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FSCS?
First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF, FSCS, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FSCS?
FSCS oversees €51M in assets as of March 11, 2026.
How has FSCS performed lately?
Based on data from March 11, 2026, FSCS returned -4.30% over the past month, -1.03% over the last three months and 0.37% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FSCS?
As of March 11, 2026, FSCS recorded net flows of +€3.2M year-to-date.
Does FSCS distribute dividends?
FSCS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 11, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.74%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FSCS?
As of January 31, 2026, FSCS has significant geographic allocations in USA and Bermuda.
In which sector or theme does FSCS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FSCS focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does FSCS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FSCS holds 100 positions in its portfolio, with 16.06% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FSCS?
As of January 31, 2026, FSCS top three holdings include PATHWARD FINANCIAL INC, MAGNOLIA OIL AND GAS CORP and INTER PARFUMS.
What is the base currency of FSCS?
The base currency of FSCS is USD.
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