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FTKIvsSYZETF Comparison

ETF 1
FTKI

First Trust Small Cap BuyWrite Income ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.06%
VS
ETF 2
SYZ

Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
-0.62%

First Trust Small Cap BuyWrite Income ETF (FTKI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF (SYZ) is part of the US Small Cap segment. FTKI's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Industrials. In contrast, SYZ's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Industrials. FTKI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.85%, versus 0.74% for SYZ. FTKI is up 19.24% year-to-date (YTD) with +$24M in YTD flows. SYZ performs better with 22.01% YTD performance, and +$773K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FTKI and SYZ 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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FTKI vs SYZ performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%Jul 6Jul 13Jul 20Jul 27Aug 3

Cumulative Flows

0 M0.5 M1 M1.5 M2 MJul 6Jul 13Jul 20Jul 27Aug 3

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/06/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FTKI
SYZ
+2.42%+0.62%
+6.42%+4.31%
+19.24%+22.01%
+26.54%n/a
n/an/a
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Flows
FTKI
SYZ
+$1M+$15K
+$1M+$1M
+$24M+$773K
+$24M-
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--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FTKI
SYZ
+8.34%+15.41%
+10.08%n/a
n/an/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
FTKI
SYZ
-1.63%-3.86%
-5.72%n/a
n/an/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
FTKI
SYZ
23d19d
63dn/a
n/an/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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FTKI
SYZ
Last sale
8/6/2026 at 1:30 PM
$20.21
$31.09
Previous close
08/06/2026
$20.17
$30.75
Consolidated volume
08/06/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 8/6/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FTKI
SYZ
Last price
$20.21
$31.09
1D performance
+0.19%
+1.10%
AuM$25.26 M$68.04 M
E/R0.85%0.74%
Characteristics
FTKI
SYZ
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustLazard Asset Management
Benchmark--
N° of holdings140413
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 26, 2025September 12, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FTKI
USA
82.67%
Other
17.33%
SYZ
USA
85.37%
Other
14.63%

Sectors

FTKI
Finance
22.8%
Technology
17.36%
Industrials
12.77%
Healthcare
10.31%
Energy
7.83%
Consumer Cyclical.
7.27%
Other
21.66%
SYZ
Technology
23.3%
Finance
18.23%
Industrials
12.59%
Healthcare
10.57%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.96%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.05%
Other
17.31%
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Diversification

FTKI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

29.16%
SYZ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

11.71%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
FTKI
Argan, Inc.
4.05%
MasTec, Inc.
2.25%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.
2.12%
UiPath, Inc.
2.03%
Sezzle, Inc.
1.98%
Etsy, Inc.
1.85%
Amkor Technology, Inc.
1.81%
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.
1.79%
Maplebear, Inc.
1.71%
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
1.70%
FirstCash Holdings, Inc.
1.65%
Credicorp Ltd.
1.63%
Clear Secure, Inc.
1.57%
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
1.55%
Scorpio Tankers, Inc.
1.47%
SYZ
Onto Innovation, Inc.
0.89%
Mueller Industries, Inc.
0.88%
Adeia, Inc.
0.88%
OPENLANE, Inc.
0.83%
Clover Health Investments Corp.
0.79%
Garrett Motion, Inc.
0.79%
MYR Group, Inc.
0.78%
The Timken Co.
0.77%
Interface, Inc.
0.77%
ESCO Technologies, Inc.
0.77%
Diodes, Inc.
0.75%
Viavi Solutions, Inc.
0.73%
Extreme Networks, Inc.
0.71%
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.
0.68%
JFrog Ltd.
0.67%
Frequently asked questions about FTKI and SYZ

How have the FTKI and SYZ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of August 6, 2026, FTKI is up 19.24% year-to-date (YTD), while SYZ has returned 22.01%. That puts SYZ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FTKI or SYZ?

Year-to-date, the FTKI ETF saw +$24M in flows, compared to +$773K for SYZ.

Which ETF is bigger: FTKI or SYZ?

As of August 6, 2026, FTKI holds $25.26 M in assets under management (AUM), while SYZ manages $68.04 M.

What sectors do the FTKI and SYZ ETFs invest in?

FTKI leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, SYZ focuses on Technology, Finance and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the FTKI ETF and SYZ ETF?

FTKI top holdings include Argan, Inc., MasTec, Inc. and Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.. SYZ holds in its top three: Onto Innovation, Inc., Mueller Industries, Inc. and Adeia, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: FTKI or SYZ?

FTKI holds 140 securities with 29.16% of its assets in the top 15. SYZ has 413 securities and a top 15 weight of 11.71%.

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