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First Trust Growth Strength ETF
FTGS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.22% | -0.60% | +2.89% | +22.03% | +66.19% | |
| Flows | -$12M | -$54M | -$61M | +$71M | +$1.03B | - |
Characteristics
The First Trust Growth Strength ETF is built to track the The Growth Strength Total Return Index GTR- 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 | October 26, 2022 |
| 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 | +17.55% | +14.20% | +16.76% | |
Max drawdown | -9.38% | -9.44% | -20.04% | |
Max drawdown duration | 80d | 171d | 112d | N/A |
Time to recover | 18d | 18d | 38d | N/A |
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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What type of ETF is FTGS?
FTGS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FTGS track?
FTGS tracks the The Growth Strength Total Return Index GTR- USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FTGS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap Growth.
What is the expense ratio of FTGS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTGS is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTGS launched?
FTGS was launched on October 26, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTGS?
FTGS is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTGS?
As of April 24, 2026, FTGS manages $1.24 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTGS performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, FTGS delivered a return of 6.22% over the past month (1M performance), -0.6% over the past three months (3M), and 2.89% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTGS?
As of April 24, 2026, FTGS has seen net flows of -$12M in the past month (1M flow) and -$61M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTGS pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, FTGS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.09%.
How many holdings are in FTGS
As of March 31, 2026, FTGS 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 FTGS?
As of March 31, 2026, FTGS holds 50 securities, with 34.57% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FTGS?
As of March 31, 2026, FTGS holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including UTD THERAPEUT, BAKER HUGHES and ROSS STORES. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FTGS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FTGS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FTGS focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FTGS is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Health Care.
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