Dividend-adjusted total return · S&P 500 uses VOO · Oct 27, 2021 – Nov 4, 2026LDSFS&P 500 · VOO
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETFLDSF
$18.62
+0.3% last session
+1.1% YTD
Data as of 11/4/20264:00 PM ET · End-of-day
| Returns | 1D | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.3% | +1.4% | −0.1% | +1.1% | +2.0% | +17.6% | +13.4% | +21.1% |
| 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
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- $160M
- Expense ratio
- 0.10%
- Distribution yield
- 4.8%
- NAV
- $18.57
- Volume
- 22K
- Avg. volume 30D
- 25K
- High today
- $18.63
- Low today
- $18.52
- Previous close
- $18.56
- 52-week high
- $19.59
- 52-week low
- $18.37
- Our risk indicator
- 2/5
LDSF in One Breath
LDSF Among Ultra-Short ETFs
YTDEnd-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · 50 Ultra-short ETFs by YTD
$10,000 in LDSF
5Y$10,000 in LDSF became
$11,340
In the S&P 500 (VOO)
$18,115
Total return, dividends in · Oct 27, 2021 – Nov 4, 2026 · S&P 500 uses VOO
LDSF’s Top Holdings
TodayLMBSFirst Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF33.0%FSIG29.1%HYLS12.0%FTSL9.4%FTSM5.9%SCIO5.0%FEMB2.9%FPEI2.5%
LMBSFirst Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF33.0%FSIG29.1%HYLS12.0%FTSL9.4%FTSM5.9%SCIO5.0%FEMB2.9%FPEI2.5%Other
Asset ManagementAsset Management - Bonds
First Trust LDSF · 8 holdings · tile size = share of the fund · as of Nov 4, 2026
What LDSF Holds
TodayAsset Management70.5%
LMBS 33.0 · FSIG 29.1 · FTSM 5.9 · FPEI 2.5
Asset Management - Bonds29.4%
HYLS 12.0 · FTSL 9.4 · SCIO 5.0 · FEMB 2.9
First Trust LDSF · share of the fund by industry · as of Nov 4, 2026
First’s Share of LDSF
Today33.0%
$330 of every $1,000 in LDSF is First
First held by LDSF
$52.8M
First Trust LDSF · each square = $10 of $1,000 · as of Nov 4, 2026
LDSF’s Share of Ultra-Short ETFs
Today0.1%
of the $152B in 56 Ultra-short ETFs
$160M0.1%
$42.4B27.9%
$19.6B12.9%
$90.0B59.1%
Ultra-short ETF AUM · Nov 5, 2026
LDSF Fee per $100 vs Peers
TodayExpense ratio · Ultra-short peers · Nov 5, 2026
Inside LDSF
8 holdings · as of Nov 4, 2026LDSF
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
TodayAsset Management70.5%LMBSFirst Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF33.0%FSIG29.1%FTSM5.9%FPEI2.5%Asset Management - Bonds29.4%HYLSFirst Trust Tactical High Yield ETF12.0%FTSL9.4%SCIO5.0%FEMB2.9%
| # | Ticker | Company | Weight ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LMBS | First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF | 33.05% |
| 2 | FSIG | First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF | 29.05% |
| 3 | HYLS | First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF | 12.00% |
| 4 | FTSL | First Trust Senior Loan Fund | 9.40% |
| 5 | FTSM | First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF | 5.94% |
| 6 | SCIO | First Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF | 5.03% |
| 7 | FEMB | First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF | 2.93% |
| 8 | FPEI | First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF | 2.48% |
Asset ManagementAsset Management - Bonds
First Trust LDSF · current holdings by weight · as of Nov 4, 2026 · each tile is one holding
How It Compares
LDSF
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF’s Peers
YTDUltra-short peers · YTD and past-year returns · as of Nov 5, 2026 · sorted by AUM
Head to Head
Put LDSF head to head with JPST →JPST vs LDSF
YTDYear to date
JPST wins+1.7 pts
Past year
JPST wins+1.5 pts
Fee
LDSF winslower fee
Yield
LDSF wins+0.6 pts
AUM
JPST265.3× more
2–2level
J.P. Morgan JPST and First Trust LDSF · year-to-date · as of Nov 5, 2026 · AUM not scored
LDSF vs VOO
YTDLDSF · First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus
+1.1%
VOO · S&P 500
+13.4%
Gap
12.3 pts
First Trust LDSF and Vanguard VOO · YTD total return · as of Nov 5, 2026
LDSF vs Its Peer Average
YTDLDSFAvsBPeer average
1D+0.3%0.0%
1M+1.4%+0.5%
3M−0.1%+0.7%
YTD+1.1%+2.8%
1Y+2.0%+3.5%
3Y+17.6%+15.6%
5Y+13.4%+18.5%
3–4Peer average wins
55 Ultra-short peers · each row scaled to its leader
The Details
LDSF
Risk
1Y2/5our risk indicator
CalmerBumpier
Volatility · 1Y2.27%
Deepest drop · 1Y−2.0%
Lowest point · 5Y−6.6%
52-week range
$18.62
$18.37−5.0% from the high$19.59
First Trust LDSF · past-year price moves · as of Nov 5, 2026
LDSF
Fund Facts
Today2019launched Jan 3
Tracks[…]
Exchange · CUSIPNASDAQ · 33740F870
StructureETF
Leverage1x
Cost on $10,000$10 a year
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First Trust LDSF · fund facts · as of Nov 5, 2026
LDSF
Payouts by Year
6Y$0.0760per share, Oct 2026
Distribution yield4.8%
PaidEvery month
Latest ex-date · paidOct 21 · Oct 30, 2026
12 payouts added up$0.89 a share
First Trust LDSF · distributions by ex-date · 2021–2026
All Fund FactsDocuments · trading · fees · every payout
Prospectus & Documents
SEC reported portfolio · 2026-08-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-05-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-02-28 ↗prospectus · SEC 497 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-11-30 ↗prospectus · SEC 497 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-08-31 ↗
Trading & Liquidity
Net asset value$18.57
Premium / discount[…]
Median spread · 30D[…]
Volume today22K
Average volume · 30D25K
Shares outstanding[…]
Options[…]
Fees & Costs
Net expense ratio0.10%
Gross expense ratio[…]
Management fee[…]
Cost on $10,000 a year$10.00
Our risk indicator2/5
Estimated yearly cost excludes trading costs and assumes constant assets.
Distributions
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.0760 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.0750 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.0750 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.0740 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0740 |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.0740 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0740 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0746 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0746 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0730 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0710 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0727 |
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