Fund Evaluator:
First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS)
Follow This Fund
Equity
Global Asset Class
U.S. Equity
Fund Group
Large Blend
Category
$0.000
NAV (as of )
$0.00
Minimum Initial
0.60% D
Expense Ratio
$1,294 Mil
Assets
Open
Status
0.00%
12b-1 Fee
0.08%
TTM Yield
0.00%
Max Load
105%
Portfolio Turnover
Best Performing in Large Blend Over the Last Year
| 49.8% | PRIMECAP Odyssey Growth (POGRX) |
| 48.6% | Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Inv (VPCCX) |
| 45.8% | Vanguard PRIMECAP Adm (VPMAX) |
| 45.7% | Vanguard PRIMECAP Inv (VPMCX) |
| 42.3% | Midas Special Opportunities (MISEX) |
Data as of 7/31/2026
3.5% A
1-Mo Return
6.2% A
3-Mo Return
8.4% D
YTD Return
10.4% F
1-Yr Return
16.3% D
3-Yr Return
na
5-Yr Return
1.03 D
Category Risk Index
1.13
Total Risk Index
Fund Details
Fund Family
First Trust
Inception Date
10/25/2022
Share Class Type
Equity Investment Style
Large-Cap
Growth
Bond Investment Style
na
Socially Responsible Fund
No
Index Fund
Yes
Benchmark Index
S&P 500 (TR) (1970): 100%
Additional Fund Details
First Trust Growth Strength ETF Overview
FTGS Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| FTGS Return (NAV) | 3.5% | 6.2% | 10.4% | 16.3% | na | na |
| FTGS Grade | A | A | F | D | na | na |
| +/- Category | 3.0% | 2.2% | -7.0% | -1.0% | na | na |
| Large Blend Avg | 0.4% | 4.1% | 17.5% | 17.3% | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| FTGS Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.0% | 0.1% | na | na |
FTGS Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| FTGS Return (NAV) | 8.4% | 12.8% | 15.9% | 33.6% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| FTGS Grade | D | D | F | A | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -0.9% | -3.0% | -6.2% | 9.9% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Large Blend Avg | 9.3% | 15.8% | 22.1% | 23.7% | -17.3% | 26.5% | 17.5% | 29.8% | -5.9% | 21.3% | 10.2% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 13.9% |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.13 - Average |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.03 - Above Average |
| Category Risk Grade: | D (73% Rank) |
| Beta: | 0.95 |
| R-Squared: | 81% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Large-Cap Growth |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | 0.1% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Quarterly |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | Annually |
| Total Assets: | $1294 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $1,294 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 105% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 7 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 3.8 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 3.8 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Lindquist Daniel (2022), Erickson Jon (2022), McGarel David (2022), Ueland Stan (2022), Peterson Chris (2022), Russo Erik (2022), Testin Roger (2022) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 51 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 21.6% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 4.3% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 95.6% |
| Foreign Stock: | 4.3% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.1% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | First Trust |
| Phone Number: | 800-621-1675 |
| Website: | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | October 25, 2022 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $ 0 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
| True No-Load: | Yes |
| Front Load Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | 0.00% |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.60% ( Rating : Above Avg ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.81% |
| Share Class: | First Trust Growth Strength ETF |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 0 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
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