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First Trust Capital Strength ETF

89.99 USD
-1.11
1.22%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-1.22%
5 days
-1.32%
1 month
-0.38%
3 months
3.39%
6 months
-0.42%
Year to date
2.98%
1 year
7.19%
5 years
56.97%
10 years
135.08%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

15% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 47 | Existing positions closed: 41

6% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 36 [Q4 2024] → 38 (+2) [Q1 2025]

2.93% more ownership

Funds ownership: 59.24% [Q4 2024] → 62.17% (+2.93%) [Q1 2025]

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 526 [Q4 2024] → 514 (-12) [Q1 2025]

13% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6B [Q4 2024] → $5.24B (-$762M) [Q1 2025]

45% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 138 | Existing positions reduced: 253

100% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $0 | Put options by funds: $415K

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FTCS.

Financial journalist opinion

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) was launched on 07/06/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 07/06/2006.
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
FTCS: Unconvincing Quality-Focused ETF
First Trust Capital Strength ETF has a portfolio of 50 stocks meeting quality and low volatility criteria. FTCS is well-diversified due to its equal-weight methodology and has a focus on industrials. FTCS has lagged the S&P 500 since its inception, mostly due to underperformance in the last few years.
FTCS: Unconvincing Quality-Focused ETF
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) made its debut on 07/06/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 07/06/2006.
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/06/2006.
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 07/06/2006.
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) made its debut on 07/06/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 months ago
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 07/06/2006.
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) debuted on 07/06/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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