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First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF
EMOT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 3, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.34% | +8.42% | +13.52% | +17.44% | ||
| Flows | - | +$1K | -$2M | -$2M | - | - |
Characteristics
The First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF is built to track the S&P 500 Economic Moat GTR 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 | 50 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 27, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.41% | +11.60% | ||
Max drawdown | -2.85% | -9.30% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 11d | 65d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 5d | 37d | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is EMOT?
EMOT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does EMOT track?
EMOT tracks the S&P 500 Economic Moat GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does EMOT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of EMOT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of EMOT is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was EMOT launched?
EMOT was launched on June 27, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of EMOT?
EMOT is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of EMOT?
As of August 3, 2026, EMOT manages $2.69 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has EMOT performed recently?
As of August 3, 2026, EMOT delivered a return of 0.34% over the past month (1M performance), 8.42% over the past three months (3M), and 13.52% year-to-date (YTD).
Does EMOT pay dividends?
As of August 3, 2026, EMOT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.06%.
How many holdings are in EMOT
As of June 30, 2026, EMOT holds 50 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is EMOT?
As of June 30, 2026, EMOT holds 50 securities, with 32.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of EMOT?
As of June 30, 2026, EMOT holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including Applied Materials, Inc., KLA Corp. and Lam Research Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does EMOT invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, EMOT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does EMOT focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, EMOT is primarily exposed to Technology, Consumer Cyclicals and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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