RNSC
+1.92 · +6.61%
$31.03 · NASDAQ

First Trust Small Cap US Equity Select ETF (RNSC) ETF Analysis | Small Value

First Trust · USA
AUM:$29.5M
#– of – in Small Value ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 8.3% 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 RNSC?

The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index seeks to provide exposure to well capitalized small and mid-sized companies with strong market positions.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
RNSC returned 8.3% 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 13.1% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$29.5M
Expense Ratio0.60%
Dividend Yield2.06%
Holdings50
Inception DateJun 2017
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.10
CategorySmall Value
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+0.0%
1Y
+5.8%
3Y
+18.1%
5Y
+8.0%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in RNSC 5 years ago, it would have grown to £10,805 — a gain of £805.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

RNSC delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearRNSC
2026 YTD+2.2%
2025+2.4%
2024+5.1%
2023+12.8%
2022-13.7%
CAGR 4yr+1.2%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +1.8%Worst year: -13.7% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
15.8%
Low
Momentum
+6.1%
30-day change
Support Level
29.47
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.