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FSCS
+0.52 · +1.43%
$36.72 · NASDAQ

First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (FSCS) ETF Analysis | Mid-Cap Blend

First Trust · USA
AUM:$60.9M
#– of – in Mid-Cap Blend ETFs

Educational tool only – Figures are based on historical data, holdings and expense metrics for informational purposes. This is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser.

Market Performance

FSCS returned +4.6% over the past year, broadly in line with flat market conditions.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.60% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is FSCS?

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select dividend-paying securities issued by mid capitalization U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Modest 1-Year Return
FSCS returned 4.6% over the past year.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.60%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 11.7% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$60.9M
Expense Ratio0.60%
Dividend Yield0.72%
Holdings50
Inception DateJun 2017
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.00
CategoryMid-Cap Blend
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+1.5%
1Y
+2.7%
3Y
+34.3%
5Y
+35.2%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FSCS 5 years ago, it would have grown to £13,519 — a gain of £3,519.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FSCS delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFSCS
2026 YTD+6.1%
2025+2.1%
2024+15.1%
2023+17.2%
2022-9.6%
CAGR 4yr+5.7%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +6.2%Worst year: -9.6% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
11.1%
Low
Momentum
+2.4%
30-day change
Support Level
37.84
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.
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