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First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
FTLS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.87% | +2.19% | +6.05% | +13.72% | +44.77% | +62.38% |
| Flows | +$41M | +$163M | +$212M | +$310M | +$1.27B | +$1.55B |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Other Strategies |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 8, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +7.05% | +7.67% | +8.78% | +9.51% |
Max drawdown | -2.43% | -3.80% | -11.43% | -11.43% |
Max drawdown duration | 35d | 65d | 214d | 214d |
Time to recover | 30d | 20d | 140d | 140d |
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 July 30, 2026, FTLS manages $2.49 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTLS performed recently?
As of July 30, 2026, FTLS delivered a return of 1.87% over the past month (1M performance), 2.19% over the past three months (3M), and 6.05% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTLS?
As of July 30, 2026, FTLS has seen net flows of +$41M in the past month (1M flow) and +$212M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTLS pay dividends?
As of July 30, 2026, FTLS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.88%.
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