LDSFvsUSLNETF Comparison
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) belongs to the Intl Aggregate Bonds segment. iShares Broad USD Floating Rate Loan ETF (USLN) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. LDSF's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Sovereign and Technology. In contrast, USLN's top sector exposures are Non-Corporate, Finance and Industrials. LDSF is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.77%, versus 0.43% for USLN. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LDSF and USLN below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
LDSF vs USLN performance and flow charts
Performance
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| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | LDSF USLN | -0.37%-0.74% | -0.99%+0.61% | +1.24%n/a | +1.80%n/a | +16.60%n/a | +12.55%n/a |
| Flows | LDSF USLN | -$3M+$5M | +$59K+$8M | +$18M- | +$30M- | +$29M- | -$20M- |
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LDSF USLN | +2.53%+1.01% | +2.38%n/a | +2.55%n/a | +2.69%n/a |
| Max drawdown | LDSF USLN | -2.24%-0.94% | -2.24%n/a | -2.24%n/a | -7.46%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | LDSF USLN | 58d24d | 58dn/a | 58dn/a | 766dn/a |
LDSF | USLN | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 7:50 PM | $18.49 | |
| Previous close 10/19/2026 | $18.51 | |
| Consolidated volume 10/19/2026 | ||
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LDSF | USLN | |
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| Last price | $18.49 | – |
| 1D performance | -0.08% | – |
| AuM | $158.21 M | $29.89 M |
| E/R | 0.77% | 0.43% |
LDSF | USLN | |
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| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | First Trust | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Broad Select Index |
| N° of holdings | 3371 | 1873 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 3, 2019 | March 3, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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