Dividend-adjusted total return · S&P 500 uses VOO · Aug 6, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026FTSMS&P 500 · VOO
First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETFFTSM
$59.61
0.0% last session
+2.9% YTD
Data as of 11/4/20264:00 PM ET · End-of-day
| Returns | 1D | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | 0.0% | +0.4% | +0.8% | +2.9% | +3.7% | +14.7% | +20.3% | +31.4% |
| Peer average | 0.0% | +0.5% | +0.7% | +2.8% | +3.5% | +15.6% | +18.5% | — |
| 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
- $6.8B
- Expense ratio
- 0.29%
- Distribution yield
- 4.1%
- NAV
- $59.60
- Volume
- 1.6M
- Avg. volume 30D
- 865K
- High today
- $59.63
- Low today
- $59.60
- Previous close
- $59.59
- 52-week high
- $60.91
- 52-week low
- $59.49
- Our risk indicator
- 2/5
FTSM in One Breath
FTSM Among Ultra-Short ETFs
YTDEnd-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · 50 Ultra-short ETFs by YTD
$10,000 in FTSM
5Y$10,000 in FTSM became
$12,025
In the S&P 500 (VOO)
$18,115
Total return, dividends in · Oct 27, 2021 – Nov 4, 2026 · S&P 500 uses VOO
FTSM’s Top Holdings
TodayAUTONATION INCAUTONATION 0%, due 11/04/20261.0%TARGA RESOUR0.9%U.S. Treasur0.8%HUNTINGTON N0.5%GILDAN ACTIV0.5%T-MOBILE USA0.5%KINDER MORGA0.5%WORKDAY INC 0.5%CRH AMERICA 0.5%WILLIS NORTH0.5%SOLVENTUM CO0.5%HUNTINGTON N0.5%Fannie Mae -0.4%HYATT HOTELS0.4%AON NORTH AM0.4%FIFTH THIRD 0.4%ZIMMER BIOME0.4%BANK OF AMER0.4%AMRIZE FINAN0.4%DELL INT LLC0.4%AUTODESK INC0.4%ASHTEAD CAPI0.4%
AUTONATION INCAUTONATION 0%, due 11/04/20261.0%TARGA RESOUR0.9%U.S. Treasur0.8%HUNTINGTON N0.5%GILDAN ACTIV0.5%T-MOBILE USA0.5%KINDER MORGA0.5%WORKDAY INC 0.5%CRH AMERICA 0.5%WILLIS NORTH0.5%SOLVENTUM CO0.5%HUNTINGTON N0.5%
Other
First Trust FTSM · 742 holdings · top 22 shown · tile size = share of the fund · as of Nov 4, 2026
What FTSM Holds
TodayReal Estate100.0%
[…]
Other holdings37.2%
AUTONATION · TARGA RESO · U.S. Treas · HUNTINGTON · GILDAN ACT · T-MOBILE U · KINDER MOR
First Trust FTSM · share of the fund by sector · as of Nov 4, 2026
AUTONATION’s Share of FTSM
Today1.0%
$10 of every $1,000 in FTSM is AUTONATION
AUTONATION held by FTSM
$65.2M
First Trust FTSM · each square = $10 of $1,000 · as of Nov 4, 2026
FTSM’s Share of Ultra-Short ETFs
Today4.5%
of the $152B in 56 Ultra-short ETFs
$6.8B4.5%
$42.4B27.9%
$19.6B12.9%
$83.3B54.8%
Ultra-short ETF AUM · Nov 5, 2026
FTSM Fee per $100 vs Peers
TodayExpense ratio · Ultra-short peers · Nov 5, 2026
Inside FTSM
742 holdings · as of Nov 4, 2026FTSM
First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF
TodayReal Estate100.0%Other37.2%86 more holdings29.2% of the fund
Real Estate100.0%Other37.2%94 more
| # | Ticker | Company | Weight ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | AUTONATION 0%, due 11/04/2026 | 0.96% |
| 2 | — | TARGA RESOURCES 0%, due 11/04/2026 | 0.88% |
| 3 | — | U.S. Treasury Note, 4.125%, due 06/30/2028 | 0.84% |
| 4 | — | HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Variable rate, due 04/12/2028 | 0.52% |
| 5 | — | GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR 0%, due 11/04/2026 | 0.52% |
| 6 | — | T-MOBILE USA 3.75%, due 04/15/2027 | 0.51% |
| 7 | — | KINDER MORGAN 1.75%, due 11/15/2026 | 0.49% |
| 8 | — | WORKDAY 3.50%, due 04/01/2027 | 0.49% |
| 9 | — | CRH AMERICA FINANCE 3.40%, due 05/09/2027 | 0.48% |
| 10 | — | WILLIS NORTH AMERICA 4.65%, due 06/15/2027 | 0.46% |
Real EstateOther
First Trust FTSM · current holdings by weight · as of Nov 4, 2026 · each tile is one holding · top 20 = 10.6%
How It Compares
FTSM
First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF’s Peers
YTDUltra-short peers · YTD and past-year returns · as of Nov 5, 2026 · sorted by AUM
Head to Head
Put FTSM head to head with JPST →JPST vs FTSM
YTDYear to date
FTSM wins+0.1 pts
Past year
FTSM wins+0.1 pts
Fee
JPST winslower fee
Yield
Level
AUM
JPST6.2× more
2–1FTSM wins
J.P. Morgan JPST and First Trust FTSM · year-to-date · as of Nov 5, 2026 · AUM not scored
FTSM vs VOO
YTDFTSM · First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity
+2.9%
VOO · S&P 500
+13.4%
Gap
10.4 pts
First Trust FTSM and Vanguard VOO · YTD total return · as of Nov 5, 2026
FTSM vs Its Peer Average
YTDFTSMAvsBPeer average
1D0.0%0.0%
1M+0.4%+0.5%
3M+0.8%+0.7%
YTD+2.9%+2.8%
1Y+3.7%+3.5%
3Y+14.7%+15.6%
5Y+20.3%+18.5%
4–3FTSM wins
55 Ultra-short peers · each row scaled to its leader
The Details
FTSM
Risk
1Y2/5our risk indicator
CalmerBumpier
Volatility · 1Y0.49%
Deepest drop · 1Y−0.1%
Lowest point · 5Y−0.5%
52-week range
$59.61
$59.49−2.1% from the high$60.91
First Trust FTSM · past-year price moves · as of Nov 5, 2026
FTSM
Fund Facts
Today2014launched Aug 5
Tracks[…]
Exchange · CUSIPNASDAQ · 33739Q408
StructureETF
Leverage1x
Cost on $10,000$29 a year
Go deeper
First Trust FTSM · fund facts · as of Nov 5, 2026
FTSM
Payouts by Year
6Y$0.21per share, Oct 2026
Distribution yield4.1%
PaidEvery month
Latest ex-date · paidOct 30 · Nov 3, 2026
12 payouts added up$2.44 a share
First Trust FTSM · distributions by ex-date · 2021–2026
All Fund FactsDocuments · trading · fees · every payout
Prospectus & Documents
SEC reported portfolio · 2026-07-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-04-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-01-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗prospectus · SEC 497 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗prospectus · SEC 497 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-10-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-07-31 ↗prospectus · SEC 497 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-04-30 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗prospectus · SEC 497 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗prospectus · SEC 497 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-01-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-10-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-07-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-04-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-01-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-10-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-07-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗prospectus · SEC 497 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-04-28 ↗
Trading & Liquidity
Net asset value$59.60
Premium / discount[…]
Median spread · 30D[…]
Volume today1.6M
Average volume · 30D865K
Shares outstanding[…]
Options[…]
Fees & Costs
Net expense ratio0.29%
Gross expense ratio[…]
Management fee[…]
Cost on $10,000 a year$29.00
Our risk indicator2/5
Estimated yearly cost excludes trading costs and assumes constant assets.
Distributions
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $0.20 |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.20 |
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