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FTGS ETF · First Trust Growth Strength ETF
The FTGS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: The Growth Strength Index. The FTGS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 50 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Large Cap Growth1M perf.-2.12%
Last price
$35.32
1M perf.
-0.37%
1M flows
-€24M
AuM
€1.07B
E/R
0.6%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
FTGS
$35.32
Performance & flows
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FTGS
$35.51
-0.60%
US Large Cap Growth
-5.36%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.37%  | -0.60% | +21.21%  | +71.15%  | N/A | -1.42% | +0.53% | +0.53% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
33733E823
ISIN
US33733E8232
AuM
€1.07B
E/R
0.6%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
3/10/2026
$35.51
1D NAV change
-0.79%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
50
Inception date
10/26/2022
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The First Trust Growth Strength ETF seeks investment results that correspond generally to the equity index called The Growth Strength Index.
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 | -0.60% | +21.21% | +71.15% | N/A |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
91.56%
Ireland
2.18%
Bermuda
2.14%
Switzerland
1.92%
Unavailable
2.20%
Sectors
Information Technology
29.24%
Health Care
14.20%
Consumer Discretionary
13.68%
Financials
12.11%
Industrials
10.18%
Consumer Staples
6.06%
Communication Services
5.96%
Energy
4.27%
Unavailable
2.31%
Other
1.99%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
META PLATFORMS
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
US0404132054
MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS
BAKER HUGHES
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES PLC
FORTINET
ARCH CAPITAL GROUP
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DEXCOM
SCHLUMBERGER
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
MARSH AND MCLENNAN
MONSTER BEVERAGE
F5 INC
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FTGS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
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.
FTGS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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55.74% of holdings have positive scoring
44.38% of holdings have negative scoring
6.20%
30.64%
18.90%
14.30%
19.58%
10.50%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Trackinsight replication rating:
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
The Growth Strength Total Return Index GTR- USD
Index ticker
NQCAPSGT Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€211.75B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about FTGS
What does First Trust Growth Strength ETF, FTGS, invest in?
FTGS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FTGS replicate?
FTGS tracks the The Growth Strength Total Return Index GTR- USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FTGS?
FTGS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.6%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FTGS launched?
FTGS was introduced to the market on October 26, 2022. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FTGS?
First Trust Growth Strength ETF, FTGS, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FTGS?
FTGS oversees €1.07B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has FTGS performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, FTGS returned -0.37% over the past month, -0.60% over the last three months and 0.53% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FTGS?
As of March 10, 2026, FTGS recorded net flows of -€24M over the last month and -€24M year-to-date.
Does FTGS distribute dividends?
FTGS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.16%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FTGS?
As of January 31, 2026, FTGS has significant geographic allocations in USA, Ireland and Bermuda.
In which sector or theme does FTGS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FTGS focuses largely on Information Technology, Health Care and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does FTGS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FTGS holds 50 positions in its portfolio, with 32.30% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FTGS?
As of January 31, 2026, FTGS top three holdings include META PLATFORMS, MICRON TECHNOLOGY and US0404132054.
What is the base currency of FTGS?
The base currency of FTGS is USD.
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