First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS)

NASDAQ: FTCSExchange-traded fund from First Trust.

  • Expense ratio0.55%
  • Net assets$7.74B
  • Dividend yield1.27%
  • 1-year return+9.64%
  • Holdings50

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FTCS quote & trading statistics

FTCS performance

Total return · as of October 17, 2026
  • YTD+8.58%
  • 1 year+9.64%
  • 3 years+11.15%/yr
  • 5 years+6.04%/yr
  • 10 years+11.09%/yr
1Y volatility
13.29%
3Y volatility
11.41%
3Y Sharpe ratio
0.47

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

FTCS top 10 holdings

First Trust Capital Strength ETF largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1AMGNAmgen Inc2.40%
2GRMNGarmin Ltd2.32%
3ABNBAirbnb Inc2.32%
4RMDResMed Inc2.30%
5KOThe Coca-Cola Company2.30%
6MAMastercard Inc2.29%
7CMECME Group Inc2.21%
8MRKMerck & Company Inc2.20%
9GILDGilead Sciences Inc2.19%
10ADPAutomatic Data Processing Inc2.10%

The top 10 holdings make up 22.6% of the fund (50 holdings in total). As of October 17, 2026.

FTCS sector weights

Financial Services
26.6%
Industrials
20.3%
Consumer Defensive
15.8%
Healthcare
14.7%
Technology
8.2%
Consumer Cyclical
7.9%
Energy
4.0%
Basic Materials
1.9%

FTCS region weights

North America
92.3%
Europe Developed
4.3%

FTCS asset allocation

U.S. stocks
95.7%
Non-U.S. stocks
4.3%
Cash
0.0%

FTCS market-cap breakdown

Mid cap
50.0%
Large cap
42.7%
Mega cap
3.9%

About First Trust Capital Strength ETF

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index seeks to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies with strong market positions that have the potential to provide their stockholders with a greater degree of stability and performance over time.

FTCS ETF FAQ

What is the FTCS expense ratio?

First Trust Capital Strength ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.55%, or $55.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in FTCS?

First Trust Capital Strength ETF has about $7.74B in net assets.

What are the top holdings of FTCS?

The largest positions in FTCS are Amgen Inc (2.40%), Garmin Ltd (2.32%), Airbnb Inc (2.32%). The fund holds 50 securities in total.

How has FTCS performed?

FTCS returned +9.64% over the past year and +6.04% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does FTCS pay dividends?

FTCS has a dividend yield of 1.27% and pays distributions na.

When was FTCS launched?

First Trust Capital Strength ETF began trading on July 6, 2006.