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NLSIvsFVCETF Comparison

ETF 1
NLSI

NEOS Long/Short Equity Income ETF

This fund is part of
Alternatives
-0.45%
VS
ETF 2
FVC

First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.62%

NEOS Long/Short Equity Income ETF (NLSI) belongs to the Alternatives segment. First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (FVC) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. NLSI's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Energy and Healthcare. In contrast, FVC's top sector exposures are Energy, Technology and Healthcare. NLSI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 2.89%, versus 0.87% for FVC. NLSI is up 4.89% year-to-date (YTD) with -$2M in YTD flows. FVC performs better with 11.45% YTD performance, and -$12M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NLSI and FVC 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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NLSI vs FVC performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.06.0%Jun 16Jun 23Jun 30Jul 7Jul 14

Cumulative Flows

-2 M-1.5 M-1 M-0.5 M0 MJun 16Jun 23Jun 30Jul 7Jul 14

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/17/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
NLSI
FVC
+5.01%-2.79%
+13.91%+9.47%
+4.89%+11.45%
n/a+15.81%
n/a+23.64%
n/a+24.06%
Flows
NLSI
FVC
-$2M-$2M
+$978K-$4M
-$2M-$12M
--$24M
--$167M
--$120M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
NLSI
FVC
+20.42%+21.06%
n/a+15.76%
n/a+15.43%
n/a+16.12%
Max drawdown
NLSI
FVC
-8.03%-7.36%
n/a-13.45%
n/a-14.34%
n/a-22.59%
Max drawdown duration
NLSI
FVC
46d16d
n/a96d
n/a397d
n/a1102d
Trading data

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NLSI
FVC
Last sale
7/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
$40.21
Previous close
07/16/2026
$40.50
Consolidated volume
07/16/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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NLSI
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FVC
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 7/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
NLSI
FVC
Last price
$40.21
1D performance
-0.73%
AuM$3.13 M$105.38 M
E/R2.89%0.87%
Characteristics
NLSI
FVC
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderNEOS Investment ManagementFirst Trust
Benchmark-Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus Five Index
N° of holdings60156
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 10, 2025March 17, 2016
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

NLSI
USA
63.6%
Other
36.4%
FVC
USA
95.35%
Other
4.65%

Sectors

NLSI
Technology
40.06%
Energy
20.08%
Healthcare
17.79%
Business Services
7.23%
Finance
7.14%
Other
7.7%
FVC
Energy
34.59%
Technology
22.21%
Healthcare
20.21%
Industrials
14.9%
Other
8.1%
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Diversification

NLSI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

72.85%
FVC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.09%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of May 31, 2026
NLSI
Micron Technology, Inc.
13.85%
Centene Corp.
6.25%
F5, Inc.
4.67%
NXP Semiconductors NV
4.48%
Amphenol Corp.
4.37%
Insulet Corp.
4.05%
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
4.04%
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4.01%
DexCom, Inc.
3.99%
GoDaddy, Inc.
3.96%
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
3.95%
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
3.86%
Willis Towers Watson Plc
3.84%
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
3.81%
General Dynamics Corp.
3.72%
FVC
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.64%
Intel Corp.
2.52%
Ford Motor Co.
1.84%
ConocoPhillips
1.78%
QUALCOMM, Inc.
1.69%
EOG Resources, Inc.
1.68%
Chevron Corp.
1.66%
General Motors Co.
1.64%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
1.63%
Tesla, Inc.
1.62%
Union Pacific Corp.
1.56%
Broadcom Inc.
1.51%
Devon Energy Corp.
1.50%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
1.41%
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
1.40%
Frequently asked questions about NLSI and FVC

How have the NLSI and FVC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 17, 2026, NLSI is up 4.89% year-to-date (YTD), while FVC has returned 11.45%. That puts FVC better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NLSI or FVC?

Year-to-date, the NLSI ETF saw -$2M in flows, compared to -$12M for FVC.

Which ETF is bigger: NLSI or FVC?

As of July 17, 2026, NLSI holds $3.13 M in assets under management (AUM), while FVC manages $105.38 M.

What sectors do the NLSI and FVC ETFs invest in?

NLSI leans toward sectors like Technology, Energy and Healthcare. Meanwhile, FVC focuses on Energy, Technology and Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the NLSI ETF and FVC ETF?

NLSI top holdings include Micron Technology, Inc., Centene Corp. and F5, Inc.. FVC holds in its top three: Micron Technology, Inc., Intel Corp. and Ford Motor Co..

Which ETF is more diversified: NLSI or FVC?

NLSI holds 60 securities with 72.85% of its assets in the top 15. FVC has 156 securities and a top 15 weight of 26.09%.

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