First Trust Growth Strength ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About FTGS

What does FTGS invest in?

The First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) strives to achieve investment results that closely mirror the overall performance—encompassing both price changes and income generated—of its benchmark, The Growth Strength Index. This alignment is measured before accounting for the ETF's management fees and operational costs. Typically, the Fund commits at least 80% of its net assets (including any funds borrowed for investment purposes) to the common stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs) that constitute this underlying Index.

What is the expense ratio of FTGS?

First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FTGS?

First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) manages $1.30B 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 FTGS actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FTGS launched?

First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) launched in October 2022 and is managed by First Trust.

How has FTGS performed?

FTGS'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.