FTDSvsAEMVETF Comparison
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First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) belongs to the US High Dividend segment. Harbor AlphaEdge Mid Cap Value ETF (AEMV) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. FTDS's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Energy and Industrials. In contrast, AEMV's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. FTDS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.88%, versus 0.38% for AEMV. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FTDS and AEMV 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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FTDS vs AEMV performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/05/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FTDS AEMV | +6.08%+5.12% | +2.33%n/a | +19.05%n/a | +24.29%n/a | +67.23%n/a | +42.29%n/a |
| Flows | FTDS AEMV | -$49K+$506K | -$49K- | +$6M- | +$9M- | +$9M- | +$9M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FTDS AEMV | +11.63%n/a | +12.24%n/a | +14.97%n/a | +17.79%n/a |
| Max drawdown | FTDS AEMV | -7.36%n/a | -7.36%n/a | -17.92%n/a | -23.56%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | FTDS AEMV | 59dn/a | 59dn/a | 239dn/a | 854dn/a |
Trading data
FTDS | AEMV | |
Last sale 11/5/2026 at 2:30 PM | $66.21 | |
| Previous close 11/04/2026 | $67.62 | |
| Consolidated volume 11/04/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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AEMV
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Main metrics
Last update 11/5/2026 at 2:30 PM
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FTDS | AEMV | |
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| Last price | $66.21 | – |
| 1D performance | -2.08% | – |
| AuM | $39.73 M | $2.57 M |
| E/R | 0.88% | 0.38% |
Characteristics
FTDS | AEMV | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | First Trust | Harbor Capital |
| Benchmark | The Dividend Strength Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 50 | 103 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 5, 2006 | August 27, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FTDS
USA
93.29%
Other
6.71%
AEMV
USA
92.96%
Other
7.04%
Sectors
FTDS
Finance
28.46%
Energy
21.45%
Industrials
14.91%
Technology
11.26%
Non-Energy Materi.
10.12%
Other
13.8%
AEMV
Finance
25.05%
Technology
14.08%
Healthcare
12.98%
Industrials
11.46%
Energy
10.33%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.72%
Other
17.38%
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Diversification
FTDS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
34.36%
AEMV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
36.88%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
FTDS
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.
2.76%
Phillips 66
2.60%
HF Sinclair Corp.
2.59%
APA Corp.
2.50%
Garmin Ltd.
2.30%
Allegion Plc
2.29%
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
2.23%
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
2.19%
Devon Energy Corp.
2.19%
Avery Dennison Corp.
2.18%
QUALCOMM, Inc.
2.16%
Tractor Supply Co.
2.11%
The Toro Co.
2.11%
Elevance Health, Inc.
2.08%
CDW Corp.
2.07%
AEMV
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
4.10%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
3.10%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
3.08%
Crown Holdings, Inc.
2.85%
MGIC Investment Corp.
2.81%
Snap-On, Inc.
2.63%
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
2.37%
HP, Inc.
2.24%
Phillips 66
2.19%
Synchrony Financial
2.18%
Nucor Corp.
1.91%
NetApp, Inc.
1.91%
Target Corp.
1.86%
AMETEK, Inc.
1.84%
United Therapeutics Corp.
1.81%
Frequently asked questions about FTDS and AEMV
Which ETF is bigger: FTDS or AEMV?
As of November 5, 2026, FTDS holds $39.73 M in assets under management (AUM), while AEMV manages $2.57 M.
What sectors do the FTDS and AEMV ETFs invest in?
FTDS leans toward sectors like Finance, Energy and Industrials. Meanwhile, AEMV focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the FTDS ETF and AEMV ETF?
FTDS top holdings include Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Phillips 66 and HF Sinclair Corp.. AEMV holds in its top three: Marathon Petroleum Corp., Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: FTDS or AEMV?
FTDS holds 50 securities with 34.36% of its assets in the top 15. AEMV has 103 securities and a top 15 weight of 36.88%.
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