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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. | +1.11% | -2.83% | +7.82% | +31.39% | +34.76% | +0.18% | +0.18% | +0.82% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -2.83% | +7.82% | +31.39% | +34.76% |
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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
| 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 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 €6.67B in assets as of April 28, 2026.
How has FTCS performed lately?
Based on data from April 28, 2026, FTCS returned 1.11% over the past month, -2.83% over the last three months and 0.82% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FTCS?
As of April 28, 2026, FTCS recorded net flows of -€68M over the last month and -€270M year-to-date.
Does FTCS distribute dividends?
FTCS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 28, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.11%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FTCS?
As of March 31, 2026, FTCS has significant geographic allocations in USA, Ireland and Bermuda.
In which sector or theme does FTCS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FTCS focuses largely on Financials, Consumer Staples and Industrials.
How many securities does FTCS hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, FTCS holds 50 positions in its portfolio, with 33.90% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FTCS?
As of March 31, 2026, FTCS top three holdings include EOG RESOURCES, ROSS STORES and IE000S9YS762.
What is the base currency of FTCS?
The base currency of FTCS is USD.
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