FTDS
+4.02 · +7.27%
$59.23 · NASDAQ

First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) ETF Analysis | Mid-Cap Value

First Trust · USA
AUM:$31.1M
#– of – in Mid-Cap Value ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 22.3% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

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

What is FTDS?

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks and real estate investment trusts ("REITs") that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies with a history of increasing their dividends.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
FTDS delivered 22.3% 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 22.3% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$31.1M
Expense Ratio0.70%
Dividend Yield1.51%
Holdings50
Inception DateDec 2006
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.84
CategoryMid-Cap Value
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+6.9%
1Y
+20.5%
3Y
+61.3%
5Y
+47.3%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FTDS 5 years ago, it would have grown to £14,727 — a gain of £4,727.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FTDS delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFTDS
2026 YTD+17.1%
2025+14.1%
2024+11.0%
2023+12.3%
2022-13.3%
CAGR 4yr+5.4%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +8.2%Worst year: -13.3% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
9.3%
Low
Momentum
+5.2%
30-day change
Support Level
64.84
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.