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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 3/12/2026, 8:00 AM UTC
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This fund is part ofWorld Blended Cap1M perf.-4.08%
Last price
$42.55
1M perf.
-4.08%
1M flows
-€11M
AuM
€41M
E/R
0.39%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
CESG
$42.55
Performance & flows
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CESG
$42.45
-1.82%
World Blended Cap
+1.00%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.08%  | -1.82% | +4.84%  | +36.39% | +39.85% | -6.17% | -2.51% | -2.51% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$42.49
1D NAV change
-0.76%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
51
Inception date
3/9/2021
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Monaco
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Italy
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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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.82% | +4.84% | +36.39% | +39.85% |
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UCITS
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
45.68%
Switzerland
12.38%
India
7.14%
Spain
4.12%
United Kingdom
4.05%
Netherlands
4.00%
Canada
3.98%
Finland
3.92%
Unavailable
0.20%
Other
14.53%
Sectors
Financials
24.45%
Consumer Staples
18.61%
Information Technology
18.57%
Industrials
8.22%
Health Care
5.58%
Consumer Discretionary
3.97%
Communication Services
3.78%
Materials
2.12%
Unavailable
14.70%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 51
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
ES0105046017
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
IE000S9YS762
POSTE ITALIANE
BB SEGURIDADE PARTICIPACOES SA
NOVARTIS
CHARLES SCHWAB
COCA-COLA HBC AG
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SCHINDLER PS PAR
COCA-COLA
CH1256740924
PROCTERGAMBLE
PEPSICO U
HOME DEPOT
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Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
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First Trust
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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 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 Monaco, 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 €41M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has CESG performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, CESG returned -4.08% over the past month, -1.82% over the last three months and -2.51% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for CESG?
As of March 12, 2026, CESG recorded net flows of -€11M over the last month and -€12M 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 January 31, 2026, CESG has significant geographic allocations in USA, Switzerland and India.
In which sector or theme does CESG invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, CESG focuses largely on Financials, Consumer Staples and Information Technology.
How many securities does CESG hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, CESG holds 51 positions in its portfolio, with 32.23% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in CESG?
As of January 31, 2026, CESG top three holdings include ES0105046017, COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO and IE000S9YS762.
What is the base currency of CESG?
The base currency of CESG is USD.
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