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First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF
ILDR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 20, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.85% | +2.31% | +14.75% | +13.10% | +126.79% | +67.98% |
| Flows | +$16M | +$52M | +$98M | +$137M | +$264M | +$279M |
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 | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 79 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 26, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 79
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +23.97% | +24.41% | +23.87% | +27.05% |
Max drawdown | -8.94% | -17.61% | -26.20% | -44.43% |
Max drawdown duration | 14d | 174d | 139d | 966d |
Time to recover | N/A | 23d | 65d | 747d |
What type of ETF is ILDR?
ILDR is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does ILDR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Disruptive Technology.
What is the expense ratio of ILDR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of ILDR is 0.75%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was ILDR launched?
ILDR was launched on May 26, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of ILDR?
ILDR is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of ILDR?
As of October 20, 2026, ILDR manages $345.45 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has ILDR performed recently?
As of October 20, 2026, ILDR delivered a return of -5.85% over the past month (1M performance), 2.31% over the past three months (3M), and 14.75% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for ILDR?
As of October 20, 2026, ILDR has seen net flows of +$16M in the past month (1M flow) and +$98M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in ILDR
As of August 31, 2026, ILDR holds 79 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is ILDR?
As of August 31, 2026, ILDR holds 79 securities, with 52.07% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of ILDR?
As of August 31, 2026, ILDR holds a portfolio of 79 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Amazon.com, Inc. and Alphabet, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does ILDR invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, ILDR has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does ILDR focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, ILDR is primarily exposed to Technology, Healthcare and Industrials.
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