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First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF
FSGS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.57% | -1.99% | +1.65% | +13.25% | +25.67% | +15.05% |
| Flows | - | +$2M | +$2M | -$2M | -$4M | +$18M |
Characteristics
The First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF is built to track the The SMID Growth Strength Net 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 | 99 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 99
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +17.49% | +15.63% | +19.23% | +20.26% |
Max drawdown | -9.89% | -11.35% | -23.71% | -23.71% |
Max drawdown duration | 90d | 95d | 518d | 518d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
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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 FSGS?
FSGS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FSGS track?
FSGS tracks the The SMID Growth Strength Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FSGS 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 FSGS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FSGS is 0.61%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FSGS launched?
FSGS was launched on June 20, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FSGS?
FSGS is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FSGS?
As of April 27, 2026, FSGS manages $29.38 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FSGS performed recently?
As of April 27, 2026, FSGS delivered a return of 8.57% over the past month (1M performance), -1.99% over the past three months (3M), and 1.65% year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in FSGS
As of March 31, 2026, FSGS holds 99 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FSGS?
As of March 31, 2026, FSGS holds 99 securities, with 19.8% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FSGS?
As of March 31, 2026, FSGS holds a portfolio of 99 underlyings, with its largest positions including CLEAR SECURE, MICHAEL STORES and COCA COLA CONSOLIDATED. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FSGS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FSGS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FSGS focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FSGS is primarily exposed to Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.
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