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FTCS ETF · First Trust Capital Strength ETF
The FTCS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: The Capital Strength Index. The FTCS 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 Multi-Factor1M perf.+1.29%
Last price
$97.17
1M perf.
+2.78%
1M flows
-€65M
AuM
€6.76B
TER
0.52%
Rating
FTCS
$97.17
Performance & flows
April 1, 2026 → July 1, 2026
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FTCS
$95.01
+2.77%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.78% | +2.77% | +4.48% | +31.61% | +33.12% | +1.14% | +1.14% | +3.36% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/1/2026
$95.01
1D NAV change
+1.14%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
50
Inception date
7/6/2006
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The First Trust Capital Strength ETF seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called The Capital Strength Indexâ„¢ From the stocks in the NASDAQ US Benchmark Index, the largest 500 companies with a minimum three-month average daily dollar trading volume of $5 million are selected.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.77% | +4.48% | +31.61% | +33.12% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
95.72%
United Kingdom
2.06%
Ireland
1.92%
Unavailable
0.30%
Sectors
Healthcare
18.21%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
18.08%
Finance
18.07%
Industrials
15.47%
Technology
13.82%
Consumer Cyclicals
5.56%
Business Services
4.27%
Non-Energy Materials
4.05%
Unavailable
0.30%
Other
2.17%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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FTCS
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
413
Total AuM
€248.12B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.7916%
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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 €6.76B in assets as of July 1, 2026.
How has FTCS performed lately?
Based on data from July 1, 2026, FTCS returned 2.78% over the past month, 2.77% over the last three months and 3.36% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FTCS?
As of July 1, 2026, FTCS recorded net flows of -€65M over the last month and -€463M year-to-date.
Does FTCS distribute dividends?
FTCS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.12%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FTCS?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FTCS invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS focuses largely on Healthcare, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Finance.
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 Systems, Inc., Automatic Data Processing, Inc. and Monster Beverage Corp..
What is the base currency of FTCS?
The base currency of FTCS is USD.
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