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First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF
FSCS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.45% | +1.97% | +1.37% | +2.08% | +33.41% | +31.19% |
| Flows | - | -$2M | +$2M | +$16M | +$40M | +$34M |
Characteristics
The First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF is built to track the The SMID Capital Strength 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 | 98 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 20, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 98
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.93% | +12.61% | +15.72% | +18.00% |
Max drawdown | -4.23% | -7.85% | -19.22% | -21.18% |
Max drawdown duration | 54d | 122d | 564d | 393d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 125d |
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 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 FSCS?
FSCS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FSCS track?
FSCS tracks the The SMID Capital Strength Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FSCS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Mid and Small-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of FSCS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FSCS is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FSCS launched?
FSCS was launched on June 20, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FSCS?
FSCS is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FSCS?
As of June 12, 2026, FSCS manages $57.83 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FSCS performed recently?
As of June 12, 2026, FSCS delivered a return of 1.45% over the past month (1M performance), 1.97% over the past three months (3M), and 1.37% year-to-date (YTD).
Does FSCS pay dividends?
As of June 12, 2026, FSCS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.89%.
How many holdings are in FSCS
As of April 30, 2026, FSCS holds 98 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FSCS?
As of April 30, 2026, FSCS holds 98 securities, with 16.11% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FSCS?
As of April 30, 2026, FSCS holds a portfolio of 98 underlyings, with its largest positions including VALMONT INDUSTRS, SEI INVESTMENTS and MUELLER INDUSTRIES. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FSCS invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, FSCS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FSCS focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, FSCS is primarily exposed to Financials, Industrials and Consumer Staples.
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