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First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF
CARZ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.75% | -11.24% | +35.80% | +58.21% | +106.81% | +93.57% |
| Flows | - | - | -$15M | -$3M | -$29M | -$34M |
Characteristics
The First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF is built to track the S-Network Electric & Future Vehicle Ecosystem Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 85 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 9, 2011 |
| ESG | Yes |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 85
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +40.52% | +30.17% | +26.68% | +27.59% |
Max drawdown | -21.19% | -21.19% | -28.16% | -40.43% |
Max drawdown duration | 86d | 86d | 351d | 1318d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 86d | 993d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is CARZ?
CARZ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does CARZ track?
CARZ tracks the S-Network Electric & Future Vehicle Ecosystem Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does CARZ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equities. It is part of the segment: Smart City.
What is the expense ratio of CARZ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of CARZ is 0.7%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was CARZ launched?
CARZ was launched on May 9, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of CARZ?
CARZ is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of CARZ?
As of August 28, 2026, CARZ manages $47.64 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has CARZ performed recently?
As of August 28, 2026, CARZ delivered a return of 6.75% over the past month (1M performance), -11.24% over the past three months (3M), and 35.8% year-to-date (YTD).
Does CARZ pay dividends?
As of August 28, 2026, CARZ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.29%.
How many holdings are in CARZ
As of July 31, 2026, CARZ holds 85 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is CARZ?
As of July 31, 2026, CARZ holds 85 securities, with 55.13% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of CARZ?
As of July 31, 2026, CARZ holds a portfolio of 85 underlyings, with its largest positions including Microsoft Corp., NVIDIA Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does CARZ invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, CARZ has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does CARZ focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, CARZ is primarily exposed to Technology, Consumer Cyclicals and Industrials.
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