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FTLSvsQDPLETF Comparison

ETF 1
FTLS

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Alternatives
-1.21%
VS
ETF 2
QDPL

Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF

This fund is part of
Alternatives
-1.21%

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) and Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF (QDPL) belong to the same industry segment: Alternatives. FTLS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.38%, versus 0.6% for QDPL. FTLS is up 8.97% year-to-date (YTD) with +$312M in YTD flows. QDPL performs better with 10.85% YTD performance, and +$311M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FTLS and QDPL 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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FTLS vs QDPL performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.5-1.0-0.50.00.51.01.52.0%Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

Cumulative Flows

0 M20 M40 M60 M80 MSep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FTLS
QDPL
+0.39%-0.94%
+3.68%+1.75%
+8.97%+10.85%
+9.13%+11.57%
+52.19%+79.62%
+62.80%+68.91%
Flows
FTLS
QDPL
+$85M+$26M
+$123M+$114M
+$312M+$311M
+$397M+$404M
+$1.35B+$1.38B
+$1.62B+$1.53B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FTLS
QDPL
+6.14%+9.99%
+7.13%+11.76%
+8.67%+13.51%
+9.40%+15.37%
Max drawdown
FTLS
QDPL
-1.81%-2.92%
-3.80%-8.32%
-11.43%-17.47%
-11.43%-22.44%
Max drawdown duration
FTLS
QDPL
16d24d
65d70d
214d126d
214d704d
Trading data

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FTLS
QDPL
Last sale
11/2/2026 at 2:30 PM
$75.66
$45.06
Previous close
10/30/2026
$76.42
$45.22
Consolidated volume
10/30/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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FTLS
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 11/2/2026 at 2:30 PM
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Closed
FTLS
QDPL
Last price
$75.66
$45.06
1D performance
-0.99%
-0.35%
AuM$2.66 B$1.82 B
E/R1.38%0.6%
Characteristics
FTLS
QDPL
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustPACER ETFs
Benchmark-Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier Series 400 Index
N° of holdings--
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 8, 2014July 13, 2021
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

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Diversification

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Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
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Frequently asked questions about FTLS and QDPL

How have the FTLS and QDPL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 29, 2026, FTLS is up 8.97% year-to-date (YTD), while QDPL has returned 10.85%. That puts QDPL better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FTLS or QDPL?

Year-to-date, the FTLS ETF saw +$312M in flows, compared to +$311M for QDPL.

Which ETF is more volatile: FTLS or QDPL?

Over the past year, FTLS had a volatility of 7.13%, while QDPL experienced 11.76%.

Which ETF is bigger: FTLS or QDPL?

As of October 29, 2026, FTLS holds $2.66 B in assets under management (AUM), while QDPL manages $1.82 B.

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