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First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF
FICS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.12% | +3.80% | +6.61% | +10.84% | +37.37% | +34.63% |
| Flows | -$2M | -$15M | -$17M | -$22M | +$100M | +$171M |
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 |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 42 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 16, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 42
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.49% | +12.00% | +12.50% | +14.51% |
Max drawdown | -4.45% | -10.55% | -11.11% | -28.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 122d | 147d | 794d |
Time to recover | 48d | 97d | 47d | 527d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 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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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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 July 16, 2026, FICS manages $217.36 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FICS performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, FICS delivered a return of 2.12% over the past month (1M performance), 3.8% over the past three months (3M), and 6.61% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FICS?
As of July 16, 2026, FICS has seen net flows of -$2M in the past month (1M flow) and -$17M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FICS pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, FICS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.81%.
How many holdings are in FICS
As of May 31, 2026, FICS holds 42 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 May 31, 2026, FICS holds 42 securities, with 32.74% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FICS?
As of May 31, 2026, FICS holds a portfolio of 42 underlyings, with its largest positions including Poste Italiane SpA, Compass Group Plc and Great-West Lifeco, Inc.. 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 May 31, 2026, FICS has its largest geographic exposures in Switzerland, Canada and Sweden.
What sectors or themes does FICS focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, FICS is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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