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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 99 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Multi-Factor1M perf.-2.83%
Last price
$29.30
1M perf.
-2.75%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€24M
E/R
0.61%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
FSGS
$29.30
Performance & flows
December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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FSGS
$29.26
-5.80%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.75% | -5.80% | +8.38% | +19.37% | +7.54% | -4.69% | -3.85% | -3.85% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
33738R746
ISIN
US33738R7465
AuM
€24M
E/R
0.61%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
More details
NAV
3/12/2026
$29.26
1D NAV change
-1.80%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
99
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 | -5.80% | +8.38% | +19.37% | +7.54% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
93.58%
Ireland
3.28%
Bermuda
1.07%
Unavailable
1.12%
Other
0.95%
Sectors
Industrials
20.16%
Information Technology
19.96%
Financials
18.17%
Health Care
16.26%
Consumer Discretionary
13.29%
Consumer Staples
4.06%
Energy
3.12%
Materials
1.93%
Unavailable
1.12%
Other
1.93%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 99
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
STRIDE INC
DECKERS OUTDOOR
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS
WEATHERFORD INTL PLC
ALKERMES
RAMBUS
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC
CACTUS INC
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RENAISSANCERE
NEW YORK TIMES
EMCOR GROUP
AXOS FINANCIAL INC
LANTHEUS HOLDINGS
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES
TETRA TECH
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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 FSGS 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.
FSGS’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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77.14% of holdings have positive scoring
23.99% of holdings have negative scoring
20.23%
46.70%
10.21%
19.02%
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 Growth Strength Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NQCSGSMN 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 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 €24M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has FSGS performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, FSGS returned -2.75% over the past month, -5.80% over the last three months and -3.85% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FSGS?
As of March 12, 2026, FSGS recorded net flows of +€1.3M year-to-date.
Does FSGS distribute dividends?
FSGS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.
What are the main country or region exposures of FSGS?
As of January 31, 2026, FSGS has significant geographic allocations in USA, Ireland and Bermuda.
In which sector or theme does FSGS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FSGS focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.
How many securities does FSGS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FSGS holds 99 positions in its portfolio, with 16.56% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FSGS?
As of January 31, 2026, FSGS top three holdings include STRIDE INC, DECKERS OUTDOOR and CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS.
What is the base currency of FSGS?
The base currency of FSGS is USD.
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