First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF (FICS)
- Expense ratio0.66%
- Net assets$203.1M
- Dividend yield1.89%
- 1-year return+7.41%
- Holdings50
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FICS performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD+5.00%
- 1 year+7.41%
- 3 years+14.91%/yr
- 5 years+4.70%/yr
- 10 years0.00%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 13.32%
- 3Y volatility
- 12.97%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.59
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
FICS top 10 holdings
All holdings →| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHP | Schindler Ps | 2.29% |
| 2 | 4503 | Astellas Pharma Inc. | 2.12% |
| 3 | HNR1 | Hannover Rück SE | 2.12% |
| 4 | ANCTF | Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A | 2.11% |
| 5 | NESN | Nestle S.A. | 2.08% |
| 6 | 4507 | Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | 2.07% |
| 7 | L | Loblaw Companies Limited | 2.04% |
| 8 | SREN | Swiss Re AG | 2.02% |
| 9 | ROP | Roche Holding AG | 2.02% |
| 10 | CCH | Coca Cola HBC AG | 1.98% |
The top 10 holdings make up 20.8% of the fund (50 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
About First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF
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.S.with strong market positions that have the potential to provide their stockholders with a greater degree of stability and performance over time.
FICS ETF FAQ
What is the FICS expense ratio?
First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.66%, or $66.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in FICS?
First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF has about $203.1M in net assets.
What are the top holdings of FICS?
The largest positions in FICS are Schindler Ps (2.29%), Astellas Pharma Inc. (2.12%), Hannover Rück SE (2.12%). The fund holds 50 securities in total.
How has FICS performed?
FICS returned +7.41% over the past year and +4.70% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does FICS pay dividends?
FICS has a dividend yield of 1.89%.
When was FICS launched?
First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF began trading on December 15, 2020.