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First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF
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FICS performance and flow charts
Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.67% | +1.26% | -0.69% | +10.25% | +41.07% | +40.99% |
| Flows | -$2M | -$2M | -$2M | +$24M | +$147M | +$186M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.39% | +13.92% | +12.23% | +14.36% |
Max drawdown | -6.22% | -9.61% | -11.25% | -28.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 10d | 30d | 176d | 794d |
Time to recover | N/A | 10d | 47d | 527d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Worst | Join for free |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 43
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF is built to track the The International Developed Capital Strength NTR 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 |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 43 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | - |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 16, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is FICS?
FICS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FICS track?
FICS tracks the The International Developed Capital Strength NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FICS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Developed markets ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: Uncategorized Equities.
What is the expense ratio of FICS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FICS is 0.7%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FICS launched?
FICS was launched on December 16, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FICS?
FICS is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FICS?
As of March 11, 2026, FICS manages $219.68 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FICS performed recently?
As of March 11, 2026, FICS delivered a return of -3.67% over the past month (1M performance), 1.26% over the past three months (3M), and -0.69% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FICS?
As of March 11, 2026, FICS has seen net flows of -$2M in the past month (1M flow) and -$2M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FICS pay dividends?
As of March 11, 2026, FICS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.85%.
How many holdings are in FICS
As of January 31, 2026, FICS holds 43 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FICS?
As of January 31, 2026, FICS holds 43 securities, with 33.96% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FICS?
As of January 31, 2026, FICS holds a portfolio of 43 underlyings, with its largest positions including RIO TINTO, ROCHE and PRUDENTIAL. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FICS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FICS has its largest geographic exposures in Switzerland, United Kingdom and Canada.
What sectors or themes does FICS focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, FICS is primarily exposed to Financials, Industrials and Consumer Staples.
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