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First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF
Trading data
FTSM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.41% | +1.12% | +0.90% | +4.25% | +15.19% | +17.53% |
| Flows | +$15M | +$168M | +$126M | +$78M | -$1.72B | +$1.40B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +0.73% | +0.64% | +0.51% | +0.46% |
Max drawdown | -0.10% | -0.34% | -0.34% | -0.67% |
Max drawdown duration | 11d | 32d | 32d | 384d |
Time to recover | N/A | 31d | 31d | 135d |
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 5, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is FTSM?
FTSM is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does FTSM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of FTSM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTSM is 0.44%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTSM launched?
FTSM was launched on August 5, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTSM?
FTSM is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTSM?
As of March 12, 2026, FTSM manages $6.36 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTSM performed recently?
As of March 12, 2026, FTSM delivered a return of 0.41% over the past month (1M performance), 1.12% over the past three months (3M), and 0.9% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTSM?
As of March 12, 2026, FTSM has seen net flows of +$15M in the past month (1M flow) and +$126M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTSM pay dividends?
As of March 12, 2026, FTSM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.19%.
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