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FTDS ETF · First Trust Dividend Strength ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.60%  | +3.95%  | +26.86% | +57.54% | +41.61% | +1.82% | +1.82% | +9.56% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +3.95% | +26.86% | +57.54% | +41.61% |
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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 FTDS 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.
FTDS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
RDVY | First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €18.68B |
SDVY | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €9.35B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | €8.72B |
AIRR | First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | €8.43B |
GRID | First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund ETF | €8.32B |
Frequently asked questions about FTDS
What does First Trust Dividend Strength ETF, FTDS, invest in?
FTDS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large and Mid-Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FTDS replicate?
FTDS tracks the The Dividend Strength TR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FTDS?
FTDS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.88%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FTDS launched?
FTDS was introduced to the market on December 5, 2006. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FTDS?
First Trust Dividend Strength ETF, FTDS, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FTDS?
FTDS oversees €26M in assets as of April 28, 2026.
How has FTDS performed lately?
Based on data from April 28, 2026, FTDS returned 2.60% over the past month, 3.95% over the last three months and 9.56% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FTDS?
As of April 28, 2026, FTDS recorded net flows of +€27K year-to-date.
Does FTDS distribute dividends?
FTDS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 28, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.62%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FTDS?
As of March 31, 2026, FTDS has significant geographic allocations in USA, Switzerland and Netherlands.
In which sector or theme does FTDS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FTDS focuses largely on Financials, Energy and Industrials.
How many securities does FTDS hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, FTDS holds 50 positions in its portfolio, with 35.28% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FTDS?
As of March 31, 2026, FTDS top three holdings include CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, DEVON ENERGY and EOG RESOURCES.
What is the base currency of FTDS?
The base currency of FTDS is USD.
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