FICS
+1.21 · +3.07%
$40.47 · NASDAQ

First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF (FICS) ETF Analysis | Foreign Large Growth

First Trust · USA
AUM:$230.1M
#– of – in Foreign Large Growth ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 17.1% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.70% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is FICS?

The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 90% of its net assets in the securities that comprise The International Developed Capital Strength Index SM. The index seeks to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies in the developed markets outside of the U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
FICS delivered 17.1% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.70%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 24.4% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$230.1M
Expense Ratio0.70%
Dividend Yield1.83%
Holdings49
Inception DateDec 2020
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.85
CategoryForeign Large Growth
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+0.3%
1Y
+10.4%
3Y
+39.4%
5Y
+26.6%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FICS 5 years ago, it would have grown to £12,656 — a gain of £2,656.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FICS delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFICS
2026 YTD+6.3%
2025+20.8%
2024+3.6%
2023+17.7%
2022-19.6%
CAGR 4yr+4.3%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +5.8%Worst year: -19.6% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
11.0%
Low
Momentum
+2.0%
30-day change
Support Level
42.14
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.