First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS)
- Expense ratio0.66%
- Net assets$40.3M
- Dividend yield1.71%
- 1-year return+23.99%
- Holdings50
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FTDS performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD+21.36%
- 1 year+23.99%
- 3 years+20.09%/yr
- 5 years+8.24%/yr
- 10 years+11.35%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 15.00%
- 3Y volatility
- 14.48%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.84
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
FTDS top 10 holdings
All holdings →| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EFX | Equifax Inc | 2.28% |
| 2 | CTSH | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A | 2.21% |
| 3 | MMC | Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc | 2.14% |
| 4 | BR | Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc | 2.13% |
| 5 | INTU | Intuit Inc | 2.13% |
| 6 | MKC | McCormick & Company Incorporated | 2.10% |
| 7 | EG | Everest Group Ltd | 2.06% |
| 8 | CDW | CDW Corp | 2.06% |
| 9 | NOC | Northrop Grumman Corporation | 2.03% |
| 10 | JKHY | Jack Henry & Associates Inc | 1.97% |
The top 10 holdings make up 21.1% of the fund (50 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
About First Trust Dividend Strength ETF
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. The term "well-capitalized" reflects companies that have strong balance sheets with durable cash flow and a record of profitability.
FTDS ETF FAQ
What is the FTDS expense ratio?
First Trust Dividend 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 FTDS?
First Trust Dividend Strength ETF has about $40.3M in net assets.
What are the top holdings of FTDS?
The largest positions in FTDS are Equifax Inc (2.28%), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (2.21%), Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc (2.14%). The fund holds 50 securities in total.
How has FTDS performed?
FTDS returned +23.99% over the past year and +8.24% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does FTDS pay dividends?
FTDS has a dividend yield of 1.71%.
When was FTDS launched?
First Trust Dividend Strength ETF began trading on December 5, 2006.