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First Trust Capital Strength ETF
FTCS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.77% | +4.53% | +6.59% | +9.75% | +34.70% | +35.55% |
| Flows | +$1.27B | +$1.00B | +$751M | +$306M | -$1.71B | -$2.86B |
Characteristics
The First Trust Capital Strength ETF is built to track the The Capital Strength 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 | 50 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 6, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.12% | +10.18% | +11.34% | +13.39% |
Max drawdown | -3.17% | -7.71% | -12.52% | -21.16% |
Max drawdown duration | 72d | 136d | 254d | 777d |
Time to recover | 51d | N/A | 127d | 503d |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FTCS?
FTCS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FTCS track?
FTCS tracks the The Capital Strength Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FTCS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of FTCS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTCS is 0.52%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTCS launched?
FTCS was launched on July 6, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTCS?
FTCS is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTCS?
As of July 16, 2026, FTCS manages $9.26 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTCS performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, FTCS delivered a return of 3.77% over the past month (1M performance), 4.53% over the past three months (3M), and 6.59% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTCS?
As of July 16, 2026, FTCS has seen net flows of +$1.27B in the past month (1M flow) and +$751M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTCS pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, FTCS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.09%.
How many holdings are in FTCS
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS holds 50 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FTCS?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS holds 50 securities, with 33.82% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FTCS?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including Cisco Systems, Inc., Automatic Data Processing, Inc. and Monster Beverage Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FTCS invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FTCS focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, FTCS is primarily exposed to Healthcare, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Finance.
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