First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus (LDSF)
- Expense ratio0.71%
- Net assets$159.1M
- Dividend yield4.86%
- 1-year return+1.36%
- Holdings8
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LDSF performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD+0.44%
- 1 year+1.36%
- 3 years+5.22%/yr
- 5 years+2.50%/yr
- 10 years0.00%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 2.42%
- 3Y volatility
- 3.04%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.09
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
LDSF top 8 holdings
| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LMBS | First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF | 31.77% |
| 2 | FSIG | First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF | 28.29% |
| 3 | HYLS | First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF | 11.42% |
| 4 | FTSL | First Trust Senior Loan Fund | 9.18% |
| 5 | FTSM | First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF | 6.20% |
| 6 | SCIO | First Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF | 5.02% |
| 7 | FEMB | First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF | 3.00% |
| 8 | FPEI | First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF | 2.47% |
The top 8 holdings make up 97.3% of the fund (8 holdings in total). As of October 24, 2026.
About First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that principally invest in income-generating securities that provide it with a duration of three years or less. A significant portion of the ETFs in which the fund invests may be advised by First Trust.
LDSF ETF FAQ
What is the LDSF expense ratio?
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus has a net expense ratio of 0.71%, or $71.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in LDSF?
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus has about $159.1M in net assets.
What are the top holdings of LDSF?
The largest positions in LDSF are First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (31.77%), First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF (28.29%), First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (11.42%). The fund holds 8 securities in total.
How has LDSF performed?
LDSF returned +1.36% over the past year and +2.50% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does LDSF pay dividends?
LDSF has a dividend yield of 4.86%.
When was LDSF launched?
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus began trading on January 3, 2019.