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CESG ETF · First Trust Global Capital Strength ESG Leaders UCITS ETF
The CESG Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Last update 5/22/2026, 7:00 AM UTC
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This fund is part ofWorld Blended Cap1M perf.+5.51%
Last price
$43.68
1M perf.
+2.37%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€39M
TER
0.39%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
CESG
$43.68
Performance & flows
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February 23, 2026 → May 22, 2026
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CESG
$43.58
-1.91%
World Blended Cap
+8.89%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.37%  | -1.91%  | +1.73% | +32.28% | +30.69% | +2.53% | +5.52% | +0.15% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
5/22/2026
$43.65
1D NAV change
+0.13%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
51
Inception date
3/9/2021
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Germany
Finland
Denmark
Colombia
Chile
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Investment strategy
The objective of the Fund is to seek to provide investors with long term returns, through capital growth. The Fund intends to pursue an actively managed investment strategy. In order to achieve its investment objective, the Fund will invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of global equity securities issued by companies which are determined to have leading or superior metrics based on environmental, social and governance ("ESG") related criteria (relative to their industry peers) and which, in addition, the Investment Manager considers to exhibit "capital strength" in that they are well capitalised and have strong balance sheets.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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1M perf.
+6.54%
TER
0.25%
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.91% | +1.73% | +32.28% | +30.69% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
45.72%
Switzerland
12.57%
India
6.71%
Netherlands
4.36%
Canada
4.20%
Spain
3.89%
Finland
3.77%
United Kingdom
3.40%
Unavailable
0.44%
Other
14.94%
Sectors
Financials
25.30%
Information Technology
17.40%
Consumer Staples
17.33%
Industrials
7.49%
Health Care
6.00%
Consumer Discretionary
4.06%
Communication Services
3.94%
Materials
2.11%
Unavailable
16.37%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 51
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
IE000S9YS762
COCA-COLA HBC AG
NOVARTIS
CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS INC
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
ES0105046017
COCA-COLA
EURONEXT
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SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
PEPSICO U
HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GRUP
BB SEGURIDADE PARTICIPACOES SA
TJX
TRAVELERS COS INC/THE
GREAT WEST LIFECO
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
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Issuer
First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
411
Total AuM
€234.43B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.8006%
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
RDVY | First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €19.24B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | €11.1B |
GRID | First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund ETF | €9.57B |
SDVY | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €9.35B |
AIRR | First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | €8.82B |
Frequently asked questions about CESG
What does First Trust Global Capital Strength ESG Leaders UCITS ETF, CESG, invest in?
CESG is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large and Mid-Cap Global Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of CESG?
CESG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.39%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was CESG launched?
CESG was introduced to the market on March 9, 2021. It trades on Germany, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of CESG?
First Trust Global Capital Strength ESG Leaders UCITS ETF, CESG, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of CESG?
CESG oversees €39M in assets as of May 22, 2026.
How has CESG performed lately?
Based on data from May 22, 2026, CESG returned 2.37% over the past month, -1.91% over the last three months and 0.15% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for CESG?
As of May 22, 2026, CESG recorded net flows of -€15M year-to-date.
Does CESG distribute dividends?
CESG follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of CESG?
As of March 31, 2026, CESG has significant geographic allocations in USA, Switzerland and India.
In which sector or theme does CESG invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, CESG focuses largely on Financials, Information Technology and Consumer Staples.
How many securities does CESG hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, CESG holds 51 positions in its portfolio, with 33.76% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in CESG?
As of March 31, 2026, CESG top three holdings include IE000S9YS762, COCA-COLA HBC AG and NOVARTIS.
What is the base currency of CESG?
The base currency of CESG is USD.
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