Dividend-adjusted total return · S&P 500 uses VOO · Aug 6, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026FSCSS&P 500 · VOO
First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETFFSCS
$38.42
+2.2% last session
+8.4% YTD
Data as of 11/4/20264:00 PM ET · End-of-day
| Returns | 1D | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | +2.2% | +6.7% | +1.1% | +8.4% | +11.8% | +52.7% | +40.1% | +122.0% |
| Peer average | +0.9% | +1.4% | −1.3% | +14.0% | +16.7% | +69.5% | +46.2% | — |
| S&P 500 · VOO | +1.6% | −1.6% | 0.0% | +13.4% | +13.5% | +91.7% | +81.2% | — |
Key Statistics
Open all fund facts →- AUM
- $62M
- Expense ratio
- 0.60%
- Distribution yield
- 1.2%
- NAV
- $37.78
- Volume
- 2K
- Avg. volume 30D
- 3K
- High today
- $38.51
- Low today
- $38.19
- Previous close
- $37.59
- 52-week high
- $38.54
- 52-week low
- $34.30
- Our risk indicator
- 4/5
FSCS in One Breath
FSCS Among Mid Cap ETFs
YTDEnd-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · 94 Mid cap ETFs by YTD
$10,000 in FSCS
5Y$10,000 in FSCS became
$14,007
In the S&P 500 (VOO)
$18,115
Total return, dividends in · Oct 27, 2021 – Nov 4, 2026 · S&P 500 uses VOO
FSCS’s Top Holdings
TodayALLEAllegion Public Limited Company1.2%HCSG1.2%NBIX1.2%EPAC1.2%HAS1.2%VLTO1.1%USLM1.1%TTEK1.1%ACIW1.1%UTHR1.1%PPG1.1%SSD1.1%ROL1.1%CPRT1.1%FHI1.1%TXRH1.1%JAZZ1.1%LECO1.1%CINF1.1%MWA1.1%AOS1.0%ACGL1.0%
ALLEAllegion Public Limited Company1.2%HCSG1.2%NBIX1.2%EPAC1.2%HAS1.2%VLTO1.1%USLM1.1%TTEK1.1%ACIW1.1%UTHR1.1%PPG1.1%SSD1.1%
Financial ServicesIndustrialsConsumer CyclicalHealthcareBasic MaterialsOther
First Trust FSCS · 100 holdings · top 22 shown · tile size = share of the fund · as of Nov 4, 2026
What FSCS Holds
TodayFinancial Services28.9%
FHI 1.1 · CINF 1.1 · ACGL 1.0 · THG 1.0 · TROW 1.0 · AIZ 1.0 · EWBC 1.0
Industrials27.7%
ALLE 1.2 · EPAC 1.2 · VLTO 1.1 · TTEK 1.1 · ROL 1.1 · CPRT 1.1 · LECO 1.1
Consumer Defensive13.6%
CHD 1.0 · MKC 1.0 · FIZZ · IPAR · KMB · HSY · LOPE
Consumer Cyclical12.1%
HAS 1.2 · TXRH 1.1 · ULTA 1.0 · AVY 1.0 · RL · NVR · WSM
Healthcare11.5%
HCSG 1.2 · NBIX 1.2 · UTHR 1.1 · JAZZ 1.1 · LGND 1.0 · WST 1.0 · EHC 1.0
Basic Materials5.6%
USLM 1.1 · PPG 1.1 · SSD 1.1 · RPM 1.0 · REX
Technology4.1%
ACIW 1.1 · CRUS · CPAY
First Trust FSCS · share of the fund by sector · as of Nov 4, 2026
Allegion’s Share of FSCS
Today1.2%
$12 of every $1,000 in FSCS is Allegion
Allegion held by FSCS
$736K
First Trust FSCS · each square = $10 of $1,000 · as of Nov 4, 2026
FSCS’s Share of Mid Cap ETFs
Today0.0%
of the $523B in 108 Mid cap ETFs
$62.3M0.0%
$125B23.8%
$103B19.8%
$295B56.4%
Mid cap ETF AUM · Nov 5, 2026
FSCS Fee per $100 vs Peers
TodayExpense ratio · Mid cap peers · Nov 5, 2026
Inside FSCS
100 holdings · as of Nov 4, 2026FSCS
First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF
TodayFinancial Services28.9%FHICINFACGLTHGTROWAIZEWBCZIONNTRSAFGRJFSFBS13 more holdings14.6% of the fundIndustrials27.7%ALLEEPACVLTOTTEKROLCPRTLECOMWAAOSTTCEXPDNDSN14 more holdings12.8% of the fundConsumer Defensive13.6%CHDMKCFIZZIPARKMBHSYLOPELAURConsumer Cyclical12.1%HASTXRHULTAAVYRLNVRWSMDRIGRBKMCRIBKEGNTXHealthcare11.5%HCSGNBIXUTHRJAZZLGNDWSTEHCINCYENSGINVARMDBasic Materials5.6%USLMPPGSSDRPMREXTechnology4.1%ACIWCRUSCPAYCommunication Services2.2%IDTHALReal Estate3.8%JOEAGNCORCDX
Financial Services28.9%FHICINFACGLTHGTROW21 more holdings22.6% of the fundIndustrials27.7%ALLEEPACVLTOTTEKROL22 more holdings20.9% of the fundConsumer Defensive13.6%CHDMKCFIZZIPARKMBHSY2 moreConsumer Cyclical12.1%HASTXRHULTAAVYRLNVR6 moreHealthcare11.5%HCSGNBIXUTHRJAZZLGNDWST5 moreBasic Materials5.6%USLMPPGSSDRPMTechnology4.1%ACIWCRUSCPAYIDTHALReal Estate3.8%JOEAGNCORCDX
| # | Ticker | Company | Weight ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLE | Allegion Public Limited Company | 1.18% |
| 2 | HCSG | Healthcare Services Group | 1.17% |
| 3 | NBIX | Neurocrine Biosciences | 1.17% |
| 4 | EPAC | Enerpac Tool Group | 1.17% |
| 5 | HAS | Hasbro | 1.17% |
| 6 | VLTO | Veralto | 1.12% |
| 7 | USLM | United States Lime & Minerals | 1.10% |
| 8 | TTEK | Tetra Tech | 1.10% |
| 9 | ACIW | ACI Worldwide | 1.10% |
| 10 | UTHR | United Therapeutics | 1.09% |
Financial ServicesIndustrialsConsumer DefensiveConsumer CyclicalHealthcareBasic MaterialsTechnologyCommunication ServicesEnergyReal Estate
First Trust FSCS · current holdings by weight · as of Nov 4, 2026 · each tile is one holding · top 20 = 22.1%
How It Compares
FSCS
First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF’s Peers
YTDMid cap peers · YTD and past-year returns · as of Nov 5, 2026 · sorted by AUM
Head to Head
Put FSCS head to head with IJH →IJH vs FSCS
YTDYear to date
IJH wins+5.5 pts
Past year
IJH wins+4.7 pts
Fee
IJH winslower fee
Yield
Level
AUM
IJH1998.4× more
3–0IJH wins
iShares IJH and First Trust FSCS · year-to-date · as of Nov 5, 2026 · AUM not scored
FSCS vs VOO
YTDFSCS · First Trust SMID Capital Strength
+8.4%
VOO · S&P 500
+13.4%
Gap
4.9 pts
First Trust FSCS and Vanguard VOO · YTD total return · as of Nov 5, 2026
FSCS vs Its Peer Average
YTDFSCSAvsBPeer average
1D+2.2%+0.9%
1M+6.7%+1.4%
3M+1.1%−1.3%
YTD+8.4%+14.0%
1Y+11.8%+16.7%
3Y+52.7%+69.5%
5Y+40.1%+46.2%
3–4Peer average wins
107 Mid cap peers · each row scaled to its leader
The Details
FSCS
Risk
1Y4/5our risk indicator
CalmerBumpier
Volatility · 1Y11.95%
Deepest drop · 1Y−7.8%
Lowest point · 5Y−14.4%
52-week range
$38.42
$34.30−0.3% from the high$38.54
First Trust FSCS · past-year price moves · as of Nov 5, 2026
FSCS
Fund Facts
Today2017launched Jun 20
Tracks[…]
Exchange · CUSIPNASDAQ · 33738R753
StructureETF
Leverage1x
Cost on $10,000$60 a year
Go deeper
First Trust FSCS · fund facts · as of Nov 5, 2026
FSCS
Payouts by Year
10Y$0.14per share, Sep 2026
Distribution yield1.2%
PaidEvery quarter
Latest ex-date · paidSep 24 · Sep 30, 2026
12 payouts added up$1.20 a share
First Trust FSCS · distributions by ex-date · 2017–2026
All Fund FactsDocuments · trading · fees · every payout
Prospectus & Documents
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Trading & Liquidity
Net asset value$37.78
Premium / discount[…]
Median spread · 30D[…]
Volume today2K
Average volume · 30D3K
Shares outstanding[…]
Options[…]
Fees & Costs
Net expense ratio0.60%
Gross expense ratio[…]
Management fee[…]
Cost on $10,000 a year$60.00
Our risk indicator4/5
Estimated yearly cost excludes trading costs and assumes constant assets.
Distributions
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.14 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.12 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0936 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0494 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0749 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0389 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.11 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0695 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.16 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.0600 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.19 |
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