FTGS
+0.85 · +2.43%
$35.81 · NASDAQ

First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) ETF Analysis | Large Blend

First Trust · USA
AUM:$1.3B
#– of – in Large Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 13.2% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

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

What is FTGS?

Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% 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 seeks to provide exposure to a mix of domestic equities with filters for liquidity, return on equity, long-term debt, revenue and cash flow growth.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
FTGS returned 13.2% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.60%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 23.0% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$1.3B
Expense Ratio0.60%
Dividend Yield0.16%
Holdings50
Inception DateOct 2022
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.08
CategoryLarge Blend
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+9.5%
1Y
+11.7%
3Y
+63.5%
5Y
+97.0%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FTGS 5 years ago, it would have grown to £19,704 — a gain of £9,704.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FTGS delivered positive returns in 5 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFTGS
2026 YTD+11.8%
2025+12.9%
2024+17.1%
2023+35.4%
2022+1.1%
CAGR 4yr+16.0%
5/5 positive yearsAvg return: +15.7%Worst year: +1.1% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
10.6%
Low
Momentum
+5.3%
30-day change
Support Level
38.81
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.