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FSCS ETF · First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.49% | -1.39% | +8.74% | +36.92% | +33.43% | +3.38% | +3.38% | +2.08% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.39% | +8.74% | +36.92% | +33.43% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our 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® 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-.
Replication
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 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 €50M in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has FSCS performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, FSCS returned 3.49% over the past month, -1.39% over the last three months and 2.08% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FSCS?
As of April 24, 2026, FSCS recorded net flows of -€1.5M over the last month and +€1.7M year-to-date.
Does FSCS distribute dividends?
FSCS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.88%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FSCS?
As of March 31, 2026, FSCS has significant geographic allocations in USA and Bermuda.
In which sector or theme does FSCS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FSCS focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Information Technology.
How many securities does FSCS hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, FSCS holds 100 positions in its portfolio, with 18.87% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FSCS?
As of March 31, 2026, FSCS top three holdings include CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, A10 NETWORKS and MAGNOLIA OIL AND GAS CORP.
What is the base currency of FSCS?
The base currency of FSCS is USD.
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