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First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
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FTLS performance and flow charts
Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.94% | -0.53% | -0.57% | +11.35% | +51.19% | +64.85% |
| Flows | +$7M | +$42M | +$18M | +$81M | +$1.14B | +$1.40B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +7.55% | +9.83% | +8.70% | +9.72% |
Max drawdown | -2.60% | -6.78% | -11.43% | -11.43% |
Max drawdown duration | 36d | 46d | 214d | 214d |
Time to recover | N/A | 32d | 140d | 140d |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 378
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 378 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 8, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is FTLS?
FTLS is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does FTLS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Alternatives.
What is the expense ratio of FTLS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTLS is 1.38%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTLS launched?
FTLS was launched on September 8, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTLS?
FTLS is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTLS?
As of March 10, 2026, FTLS manages $2.16 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTLS performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, FTLS delivered a return of -0.94% over the past month (1M performance), -0.53% over the past three months (3M), and -0.57% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTLS?
As of March 10, 2026, FTLS has seen net flows of +$7M in the past month (1M flow) and +$18M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTLS pay dividends?
As of March 10, 2026, FTLS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.07%.
How many holdings are in FTLS
As of January 31, 2026, FTLS holds 378 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FTLS?
As of January 31, 2026, FTLS holds 378 securities, with 39.52% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FTLS?
As of January 31, 2026, FTLS holds a portfolio of 378 underlyings, with its largest positions including APPLE, MICROSOFT-T and ALPHABET INC-CL. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FTLS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FTLS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FTLS focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, FTLS is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services.
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