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FSGS ETF · First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF
The FSGS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: The SMID Growth Strength Index. The FSGS 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.+0.48%
Last price
$32.47
1M perf.
+4.39%
1M flows
+€44K
AuM
€27M
TER
0.61%
Rating
Not rated
FSGS
$32.47
Performance & flows
April 6, 2026 → July 3, 2026
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FSGS
$32.16
+8.34%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.39% | +8.34% | +6.33% | +23.85% | +21.46% | +1.70% | +1.70% | +5.73% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/3/2026
$32.16
1D NAV change
N/A
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 Growth 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 Growth Strength 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 | +8.34% | +6.33% | +23.85% | +21.46% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
97.16%
Ireland
1.83%
Unavailable
0.13%
Other
0.88%
Sectors
Finance
20.94%
Industrials
18.02%
Healthcare
17.28%
Technology
15.39%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
6.89%
Business Services
5.87%
Consumer Cyclicals
4.97%
Non-Energy Materials
4.60%
Unavailable
0.13%
Other
5.91%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 100
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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FSGS
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
€247.42B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.7916%
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Frequently asked questions about FSGS
What does First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF, FSGS, invest in?
FSGS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Mid and Small-Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FSGS replicate?
FSGS tracks the The SMID Growth Strength Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FSGS?
FSGS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.61%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FSGS launched?
FSGS was introduced to the market on June 20, 2017. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FSGS?
First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF, FSGS, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FSGS?
FSGS oversees €27M in assets as of July 3, 2026.
How has FSGS performed lately?
Based on data from July 3, 2026, FSGS returned 4.39% over the past month, 8.34% over the last three months and 5.73% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FSGS?
As of July 3, 2026, FSGS recorded net flows of +€71K over the last month and +€1.4M year-to-date.
Does FSGS distribute dividends?
FSGS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 3, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.03%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FSGS?
As of May 31, 2026, FSGS has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FSGS invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FSGS focuses largely on Finance, Industrials and Healthcare.
How many securities does FSGS hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, FSGS holds 100 positions in its portfolio, with 19.07% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FSGS?
As of May 31, 2026, FSGS top three holdings include Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., Progyny, Inc. and MYR Group, Inc..
What is the base currency of FSGS?
The base currency of FSGS is USD.
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