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First Trust Lunt U.S. Factor Rotation ETF
FCTR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -10.49% | -12.63% | -3.25% | -3.32% | +49.61% | -0.13% |
| Flows | - | - | -$4M | -$9M | -$78M | -$372M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Lunt U.S. Factor Rotation ETF is built to track the Lunt Capital Large Cap Factor Rotation Total Return 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 | 165 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 25, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 165
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +21.81% | +20.17% | +19.21% | +20.62% |
Max drawdown | -16.68% | -17.28% | -22.60% | -37.23% |
Max drawdown duration | 60d | 141d | 231d | 1186d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 183d | 477d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 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 FCTR?
FCTR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FCTR track?
FCTR tracks the Lunt Capital Large Cap Factor Rotation Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FCTR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of FCTR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FCTR is 0.65%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FCTR launched?
FCTR was launched on July 25, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FCTR?
FCTR is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FCTR?
As of October 23, 2026, FCTR manages $48.04 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FCTR performed recently?
As of October 23, 2026, FCTR delivered a return of -10.49% over the past month (1M performance), -12.63% over the past three months (3M), and -3.25% year-to-date (YTD).
Does FCTR pay dividends?
As of October 23, 2026, FCTR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.59%.
How many holdings are in FCTR
As of August 31, 2026, FCTR holds 165 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FCTR?
As of August 31, 2026, FCTR holds 165 securities, with 21.61% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FCTR?
As of August 31, 2026, FCTR holds a portfolio of 165 underlyings, with its largest positions including Humana, Inc., Centene Corp. and The Allstate Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FCTR invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, FCTR has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FCTR focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, FCTR is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
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