Dividend-adjusted total return · S&P 500 uses VOO · Aug 7, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026FSGSS&P 500 · VOO
First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETFFSGS
$32.42
−4.0% last session
+6.6% YTD
Data as of 11/5/20264:00 PM ET · End-of-day
| Returns | 1D | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | −4.0% | +1.1% | −4.0% | +6.6% | +6.6% | +38.9% | +20.7% | +88.8% |
| Peer average | −5.2% | −11.1% | −9.4% | −0.4% | +0.3% | +73.8% | +45.2% | — |
| S&P 500 · VOO | −4.4% | −5.7% | −4.9% | +8.4% | +9.8% | +82.2% | +71.6% | — |
Key Statistics
Open all fund facts →- AUM
- $30M
- Expense ratio
- 0.60%
- Distribution yield
- 0.0%
- NAV
- $33.81
- Volume
- 2K
- Avg. volume 30D
- 1K
- High today
- $32.64
- Low today
- $32.36
- Previous close
- $33.77
- 52-week high
- $34.16
- 52-week low
- $28.35
- Our risk indicator
- 4/5
FSGS in One Breath
FSGS Among Growth ETFs
YTDEnd-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · 92 Growth ETFs by YTD
$10,000 in FSGS
5Y$10,000 in FSGS became
$12,066
In the S&P 500 (VOO)
$17,156
Total return, dividends in · Oct 28, 2021 – Nov 5, 2026 · S&P 500 uses VOO
FSGS’s Top Holdings
TodayYOUClear Secure, ()1.3%JLL1.2%ARLO1.2%UPWK1.2%EVR1.2%NBIX1.2%QTWO1.2%BOOT1.1%EFX1.1%HQY1.1%QNST1.1%AVPT1.1%MORN1.1%MANH1.1%TCBI1.1%PODD1.1%EXEL1.1%TXRH1.1%HLNE1.1%PJT1.1%FLS1.1%FIGS1.1%
YOUClear Secure, ()1.3%JLL1.2%ARLO1.2%UPWK1.2%EVR1.2%NBIX1.2%QTWO1.2%BOOT1.1%EFX1.1%HQY1.1%QNST1.1%AVPT1.1%
TechnologyHealthcareFinancial ServicesIndustrialsConsumer CyclicalOther
First Trust FSGS · 100 holdings · top 22 shown · tile size = share of the fund · as of Nov 5, 2026
What FSGS Holds
TodayTechnology26.8%
YOU 1.3 · ARLO 1.2 · QTWO 1.2 · AVPT 1.1 · MANH 1.1 · DUOL 1.1 · APPF 1.1
Healthcare22.4%
NBIX 1.2 · HQY 1.1 · PODD 1.1 · EXEL 1.1 · UTHR 1.1 · GMED 1.1 · OSCR 1.1
Financial Services19.4%
EVR 1.2 · MORN 1.1 · TCBI 1.1 · HLNE 1.1 · PJT 1.1 · MC 1.1 · TW 1.1
Industrials13.7%
UPWK 1.2 · EFX 1.1 · FLS 1.1 · OSK 1.1 · XPO · WWD · ATI
Consumer Cyclical9.6%
BOOT 1.1 · TXRH 1.1 · FIGS 1.1 · FIVE 1.1 · EAT 1.0 · RL 1.0 · LQDT 1.0
Consumer Defensive3.9%
COCO 1.1 · CELH 1.0
Energy3.3%
TDW · PR
First Trust FSGS · share of the fund by sector · as of Nov 5, 2026
Clear’s Share of FSGS
Today1.3%
$13 of every $1,000 in FSGS is Clear
Clear held by FSGS
$392K
First Trust FSGS · each square = $10 of $1,000 · as of Nov 5, 2026
FSGS’s Share of Growth ETFs
Today0.0%
of the $559B in 113 Growth ETFs
$30.4M0.0%
$233B41.7%
$113B20.2%
$213B38.1%
Growth ETF AUM · Nov 6, 2026
FSGS Fee per $100 vs Peers
TodayExpense ratio · Growth peers · Nov 6, 2026
Inside FSGS
100 holdings · as of Nov 5, 2026FSGS
First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF
TodayTechnology26.8%YOUARLOQTWOAVPTMANHDUOLAPPFAGYSEXLSDOCUPAYCPAYPATHPCTY13 more holdings11.6% of the fundHealthcare22.4%NBIXHQYPODDEXELUTHRGMEDOSCREHCLMATINCYHALOENSGMEDPDXCM6 moreFinancial Services19.4%EVRMORNTCBIHLNEPJTMCTWCINFACGLPIPRRDNUMBFMCHBPRK5 moreIndustrials13.7%UPWKEFXFLSOSKXPOWWDATICWBWXTEMEMTZPOWLAGXIESCConsumer Cyclical9.6%BOOTTXRHFIGSFIVEEATRLLQDTDECKConsumer Defensive3.9%COCOCELHEnergy3.3%TDWPRReal Estate4.1%JLLJOEAGNCORCCommunication Services2.1%QNSTNYTSPXC
| # | Ticker | Company | Weight ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YOU | Clear Secure, () | 1.29% |
| 2 | JLL | Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | 1.22% |
| 3 | ARLO | ARLO Technologies | 1.20% |
| 4 | UPWK | Upwork | 1.17% |
| 5 | EVR | Evercore | 1.17% |
| 6 | NBIX | Neurocrine Biosciences | 1.17% |
| 7 | QTWO | Q2 | 1.15% |
| 8 | BOOT | BOOT Barn | 1.15% |
| 9 | EFX | Equifax | 1.14% |
| 10 | HQY | HealthEquity | 1.13% |
TechnologyHealthcareFinancial ServicesIndustrialsConsumer CyclicalConsumer DefensiveEnergyReal EstateCommunication ServicesOther
First Trust FSGS · current holdings by weight · as of Nov 5, 2026 · each tile is one holding · top 20 = 23.0%
All FSGS Holdings
101 holdings · as of Nov 5, 2026FSGS
FSGS’ Holdings
Today| # | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YOUClear Secure, () | Technology | 1.29% | $128.90 | 6,642 | $392K |
| 2 | JLLJones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | Real Estate | 1.22% | $122.45 | 955 | $373K |
| 3 | ARLOARLO Technologies | Technology | 1.20% | $119.96 | 24K | $365K |
| 4 | UPWKUpwork | Industrials | 1.17% | $117.45 | 35K | $358K |
| 5 | EVREvercore | Financial Services | 1.17% | $117.29 | 1,148 | $357K |
| 6 | NBIXNeurocrine Biosciences | Healthcare | 1.17% | $117.27 | 2,150 | $357K |
| 7 | QTWOQ2 | Technology | 1.15% | $115.24 | 4,711 | $351K |
| 8 | BOOTBOOT Barn | Consumer Cyclical | 1.15% | $114.61 | 2,397 | $349K |
| 9 | EFXEquifax | Industrials | 1.14% | $114.22 | 1,809 | $348K |
| 10 | HQYHealthEquity | Healthcare | 1.13% | $113.33 | 3,170 | $345K |
| 11 | QNSTQuinStreet | Communication Services | 1.13% | $113.11 | 18K | $344K |
| 12 | AVPTAvePoint | Technology | 1.13% | $113.03 | 20K | $344K |
| 13 | MORNMorningstar | Financial Services | 1.13% | $112.89 | 1,407 | $344K |
| 14 | MANHManhattan Associates | Technology | 1.12% | $112.31 | 1,313 | $342K |
| 15 | TCBITexas Capital Bancshares | Financial Services | 1.12% | $112.18 | 3,221 | $342K |
First Trust FSGS · every reported holding · per $10,000 = dollars of each holding in a $10,000 stake · as of Nov 5, 2026
How It Compares
FSGS
First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF’s Peers
TodayGrowth peers · Today’s and past-year returns · as of Nov 6, 2026 · sorted by AUM
Head to Head
Put FSGS head to head with VUG →VUG vs FSGS
YTDYear to date
FSGS wins+6.1 pts
Past year
FSGS wins+7.2 pts
Fee
VUG winslower fee
Yield
VUG wins+0.4 pts
AUM
VUG7654.6× more
2–2level
Vanguard VUG and First Trust FSGS · year-to-date · as of Nov 6, 2026 · AUM not scored
FSGS vs VOO
YTDFSGS · First Trust SMID Growth Strength
+6.6%
VOO · S&P 500
+8.4%
Gap
1.8 pts
First Trust FSGS and Vanguard VOO · Today total return · as of Nov 6, 2026
FSGS vs Its Peer Average
YTDFSGSAvsBPeer average
1D−4.0%−5.2%
1M+1.1%−11.1%
3M−4.0%−9.4%
YTD+6.6%−0.4%
1Y+6.6%+0.3%
3Y+38.9%+73.8%
5Y+20.7%+45.2%
5–2FSGS wins
112 Growth peers · each row scaled to its leader
The Details
FSGS
Risk
1Y4/5our risk indicator
CalmerBumpier
Volatility · 1Y15.26%
Deepest drop · 1Y−11.3%
Lowest point · 5Y−16.4%
52-week range
$32.42
$28.35−5.1% from the high$34.16
First Trust FSGS · past-year price moves · as of Nov 6, 2026
FSGS
Fund Facts
Today2017launched Jun 20
Tracks[…]
Exchange · CUSIPNASDAQ · 33738R746
StructureETF
Leverage1x
Cost on $10,000$60 a year
Go deeper
First Trust FSGS · fund facts · as of Nov 6, 2026
FSGS
Payouts by Year
9Y$0.0102per share, Jun 2026
Distribution yield0.0%
PaidEvery quarter
Latest ex-date · paidJun 25 · Jun 30, 2026
12 payouts added up$1.92 a share
First Trust FSGS · distributions by ex-date · 2017–2026
All Fund FactsDocuments · trading · fees · every payout
Prospectus & Documents
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Trading & Liquidity
Net asset value$33.81
Premium / discount[…]
Median spread · 30D[…]
Volume today2K
Average volume · 30D1K
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0102 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.39 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.14 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.23 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.0419 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.26 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.13 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.17 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.0976 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.20 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.15 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.11 |
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