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FTCSvsJDVLETF Comparison

ETF 1
FTCS

First Trust Capital Strength ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.28%
VS
ETF 2
JDVL

John Hancock Disciplined Value Select ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap Value
-0.59%

First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. John Hancock Disciplined Value Select ETF (JDVL) is part of the US Large Cap Value segment. FTCS's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Consumer Staples and Industrials. In contrast, JDVL's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. FTCS is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.52%, versus 2% for JDVL. FTCS is up 1.39% year-to-date (YTD) with -$352M in YTD flows. JDVL performs better with 8.17% YTD performance, and +$817M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FTCS and JDVL below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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FTCS vs JDVL performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/01/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FTCS
JDVL
+0.81%+5.67%
-3.91%+1.79%
+1.39%+8.17%
+7.06%n/a
+31.40%n/a
+33.11%n/a
Flows
FTCS
JDVL
-$117M+$334M
-$210M+$816M
-$352M+$817M
-$910M-
-$2.97B-
-$1.94B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FTCS
JDVL
+10.61%+16.31%
+10.32%n/a
+11.24%n/a
+13.36%n/a
Max drawdown
FTCS
JDVL
-7.71%-9.12%
-7.71%n/a
-12.52%n/a
-21.16%n/a
Max drawdown duration
FTCS
JDVL
60d64d
60dn/a
254dn/a
777dn/a
Trading data

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FTCS
JDVL
Last sale
5/5/2026 at 1:30 PM
$93.43
$29.47
Previous close
05/04/2026
$92.97
$29.13
Consolidated volume
05/04/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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JDVL
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 5/5/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FTCS
JDVL
Last price
$93.43
$29.47
1D performance
+0.50%
+1.16%
AuM$7.79 B$854.53 M
E/R0.52%2%
Characteristics
FTCS
JDVL
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustJohn Hancock Investments
BenchmarkThe Capital Strength Index-
N° of holdings4940
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 6, 2006August 6, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FTCS
USA
91.64%
Other
8.36%
JDVL
USA
87.06%
Other
12.94%

Sectors

FTCS
Financials
19.08%
Consumer Staples
16.92%
Industrials
16.58%
Information Techn.
16.2%
Health Care
12.08%
Consumer Discreti.
8.11%
Other
11.03%
JDVL
Financials
17.68%
Industrials
16.44%
Information Techn.
13.87%
Health Care
11.94%
Energy
8.63%
Consumer Discreti.
7.67%
Other
23.77%
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Diversification

FTCS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

33.9%
JDVL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

49.1%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
FTCS
EOG RESOURCES
2.76%
ROSS STORES
2.37%
IE000S9YS762
2.33%
GILEAD SCIENCES
2.32%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
2.31%
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES PLC
2.27%
COCA-COLA
2.23%
PEPSICO U
2.19%
LOCKHEED MARTIN
2.19%
ARCH CAPITAL GROUP
2.18%
WALMART INC
2.16%
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
2.16%
HONEYWELL INTL
2.15%
CISCO-T
2.14%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
2.14%
JDVL
JPMORGAN CHASE
4.27%
AMAZON.COM INC
4.14%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
3.86%
PHILLIP MORRIS
3.52%
WELLS FARGO
3.44%
MORGAN STANLEY
3.43%
MARATHON PETROLEUM
3.25%
AMERISOURCEBERGEN
3.25%
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
2.93%
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY
2.90%
NXP SEMICONDUCTORS
2.85%
CRH PLC
2.85%
KINROSS GOLD
2.83%
HUBBELL
2.79%
APPLIED MATERIAL
2.79%
Frequently asked questions about FTCS and JDVL

How have the FTCS and JDVL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of May 1, 2026, FTCS is up 1.39% year-to-date (YTD), while JDVL has returned 8.17%. That puts JDVL better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FTCS or JDVL?

Year-to-date, the FTCS ETF saw -$352M in flows, compared to +$817M for JDVL.

Which ETF is bigger: FTCS or JDVL?

As of May 1, 2026, FTCS holds $7.79 B in assets under management (AUM), while JDVL manages $854.53 M.

What sectors do the FTCS and JDVL ETFs invest in?

FTCS leans toward sectors like Financials, Consumer Staples and Industrials. Meanwhile, JDVL focuses on Financials, Industrials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the FTCS ETF and JDVL ETF?

FTCS top holdings include EOG RESOURCES, ROSS STORES and IE000S9YS762. JDVL holds in its top three: JPMORGAN CHASE, AMAZON.COM INC and US FOODS HOLDING CORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: FTCS or JDVL?

FTCS holds 50 securities with 33.9% of its assets in the top 15. JDVL has 40 securities and a top 15 weight of 49.1%.

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