First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About FICS

What does FICS invest in?

The First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) aims to mirror the overall financial performance, encompassing both price appreciation and income generation, of The International Developed Capital Strength Index. This objective is pursued without deducting for the ETF's management fees and operating expenses. To achieve its investment goal, the Fund typically commits more than 90% of its total assets (which include any borrowed funds) to the common stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs) that make up the aforementioned benchmark index, under standard market conditions.

What is the expense ratio of FICS?

First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) charges an expense ratio of 0.70%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FICS?

First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) manages $215.2M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is FICS actively managed or an index fund?

FICS's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was FICS launched?

First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) launched in December 2020 and is managed by First Trust.

How has FICS performed?

FICS's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.