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LDSF ETF · First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
The LDSF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/24/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofIntl Aggregate Bonds1M perf.+1.12%
Last price
$18.99
1M perf.
+1.30%
1M flows
-€4.3K
AuM
€137M
E/R
0.82%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
LDSF
$18.99
Performance & flows
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January 23, 2026 → April 23, 2026
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LDSF
$18.98
+1.04%
Intl Aggregate Bonds
+0.51%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.30%  | +1.03%  | +6.48%  | +16.62% | +12.58% | +1.19% | +1.19% | +1.42% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/23/2026
$18.98
1D NAV change
-0.12%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
613
Inception date
1/3/2019
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (the "Fund") seeks to generate current income, with a secondary objective of preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that principally invest in income-generating securities that provide the Fund with an effective portfolio duration of three years or less.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +1.03% | +6.48% | +16.62% | +12.58% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
84.24%
Canada
1.99%
United Kingdom
1.10%
Unavailable
10.96%
Other
1.71%
Sectors
Insurance and reinsurance
3.76%
It services and computer programming
3.72%
Banks
3.55%
Professional services
1.68%
Food and beverage production
1.54%
Medical services
1.42%
Power
1.09%
Wholesale trade
1.02%
Unavailable
72.26%
Other
9.96%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 613
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
US33739Q2003
US33738D3098
US33739P2020
US33739Q4082
CrowdStrike Holdings, 3% 15feb2029, USD
United Rentals (North America), 6% 15dec2029, USD
US303250AG98
MSCI Inc, 4% 15nov2029, USD
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Lightning Power, 7.25% 15aug2032, USD
US83272GAD34
Mozart Debt Merger Sub, 3.875% 1apr2029, USD
Constellation Software, 5.158% 16feb2029, USD
Berry Global, 5.5% 15apr2028, USD
US74762EAN22
IQVIA Inc., 5.7% 15may2028, USD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
410
Total AuM
€222.17B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.8035%
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Frequently asked questions about LDSF
What does First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF, LDSF, invest in?
LDSF is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of LDSF?
LDSF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.82%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was LDSF launched?
LDSF was introduced to the market on January 3, 2019. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of LDSF?
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF, LDSF, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of LDSF?
LDSF oversees €137M in assets as of April 23, 2026.
How has LDSF performed lately?
Based on data from April 23, 2026, LDSF returned 1.30% over the past month, 1.03% over the last three months and 1.42% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for LDSF?
As of April 23, 2026, LDSF recorded net flows of -€875 over the last month and +€14M year-to-date.
Does LDSF distribute dividends?
LDSF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 23, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.00%.
What are the main country or region exposures of LDSF?
As of March 31, 2026, LDSF has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does LDSF invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, LDSF focuses largely on Insurance and reinsurance, It services and computer programming and Banks.
How many securities does LDSF hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, LDSF holds 613 positions in its portfolio, with 54.37% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in LDSF?
As of March 31, 2026, LDSF top three holdings include US33739Q2003, US33738D3098 and US33739P2020.
What is the base currency of LDSF?
The base currency of LDSF is USD.
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