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First Trust Dividend Strength ETF
FTDS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.60% | +3.95% | +9.56% | +26.86% | +57.54% | +41.61% |
| Flows | - | - | +$39K | +$75K | +$3M | +$3M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dividend Strength ETF is built to track the The Dividend Strength TR 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 | December 5, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.40% | +13.56% | +15.55% | +17.96% |
Max drawdown | -6.00% | -6.00% | -17.92% | -23.56% |
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 57d | 239d | 854d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 106d | 537d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| 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 FTDS?
FTDS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FTDS track?
FTDS tracks the The Dividend Strength TR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FTDS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large and Mid-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US High Dividend.
What is the expense ratio of FTDS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTDS is 0.88%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTDS launched?
FTDS was launched on December 5, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTDS?
FTDS is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTDS?
As of April 28, 2026, FTDS manages $30.72 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTDS performed recently?
As of April 28, 2026, FTDS delivered a return of 2.6% over the past month (1M performance), 3.95% over the past three months (3M), and 9.56% year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTDS pay dividends?
As of April 28, 2026, FTDS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.62%.
How many holdings are in FTDS
As of March 31, 2026, FTDS 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 FTDS?
As of March 31, 2026, FTDS holds 50 securities, with 35.28% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FTDS?
As of March 31, 2026, FTDS holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, DEVON ENERGY and EOG RESOURCES. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FTDS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FTDS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FTDS focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FTDS is primarily exposed to Financials, Energy and Industrials.
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