FTCS
First Trust Capital Strength ETF
Capital strength ETF selecting US large-caps with the strongest balance sheets — low debt-to-equity, high cash reserves, and strong return on equity. Fortress-like quality screen.
EquityTER 0.54%Dist.
TER
0.54%
AUM
$9B
Holdings
~50
Data Range
— → —
Key Facts
ISIN
US33738R7344
Issuer
First Trust
Benchmark
The Capital Strength Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.54%
Assets Under Management
$9B approx.
Inception Date
2006-07-26
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NASDAQ
Number of Holdings
~50
Who Is This ETF For?
✓General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.
Key Risks to Consider
• Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.
• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).
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Data & Methodology
Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.
Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), First Trust (metadata)Last verified: 2026-05-09
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💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Capital strength ETF selecting US large-caps with the strongest balance sheets — low debt-to-equity, high cash reserves, and strong return on equity. Fortress-like quality screen.
FTCS has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.54%, which means you pay $54 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, FTCS is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
FTCS is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
FTCS uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the The Capital Strength Index index directly.