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FTCS ETF · First Trust Capital Strength ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.03% | +0.70% | +5.42% | +30.89% | +31.71% | +0.29% | +0.83% | +1.47% | |
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Key fund info
Essentials
Enterprise
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.70% | +5.42% | +30.89% | +31.71% |
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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 FTCS 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.
FTCS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
Frequently asked questions about FTCS
What does First Trust Capital Strength ETF, FTCS, invest in?
FTCS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FTCS replicate?
FTCS tracks the The Capital Strength Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FTCS?
FTCS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.52%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FTCS launched?
FTCS was introduced to the market on July 6, 2006. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FTCS?
First Trust Capital Strength ETF, FTCS, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FTCS?
FTCS oversees €6.69B in assets as of June 25, 2026.
How has FTCS performed lately?
Based on data from June 25, 2026, FTCS returned -1.03% over the past month, 0.70% over the last three months and 1.47% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FTCS?
As of June 25, 2026, FTCS recorded net flows of -€69M over the last month and -€455M year-to-date.
Does FTCS distribute dividends?
FTCS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 25, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.39%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FTCS?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FTCS invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS focuses largely on Health Care, Information Technology and Industrials.
How many securities does FTCS hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS holds 50 positions in its portfolio, with 33.82% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FTCS?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS top three holdings include CISCO-T, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING and MONSTER BEVERAGE.
What is the base currency of FTCS?
The base currency of FTCS is USD.
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