First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF
FICSNASDAQFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $198.46M
- Expense ratio
- 0.70%
- Dividend yield
- 1.87%
- Holdings
- 59
- 52-week range
- $37.65$43.38
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 9.06K
FICS ETF: First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $41.34 - $41.50 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $43.38 |
| 52-Week Low | $37.65 |
| Open | $41.42 |
| Volume (last close) | 4.65K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 9.06K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.12% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +2.21% |
| 6 Month Change | +2.35% |
| YTD Change | +3.73% |
| 1 Year Change | +6.09% |
| 5 Year Change | +16.57% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.78 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −13.16% |
| Assets (AUM) | $198.46M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Total Holdings | 59 |
| Inception Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| 50-Day MA | $41.33 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $41.00 |
| RSI | 60.09 |
| Stochastic %K | 97.16 |
| Stochastic %D | 89.04 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FICS at a Glance
First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in December 2020. It manages $198.46M in assets and charges a 0.70% expense ratio, about $70 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 59 positions. The largest are DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX:D05, 2.81%), DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SG:D05, 2.77%) and Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TO:GWO, 2.61%). The top 10 holdings make up 24.9% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (29.9%), Industrials (26.9%) and Consumer Staples (12.0%). Its largest country exposures are Switzerland (19.8%), United Kingdom (18.6%) and Canada (13.2%).
It pays distributions yielding 1.87% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $0.78 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is up 6.1% over one year and up 16.6% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF
What is the current price of FICS?
The latest FICS price is $41.37 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $37.65–$43.38. The share price is up 6.1% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FICS?
FICS's annual expense ratio is 0.70%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FICS pay dividends?
Yes, FICS pays a 1.87% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 26, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of FICS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FICS's largest holdings are DBS Group Holdings Ltd (2.8%), DBS Group Holdings Ltd (2.8%), Great-West Lifeco Inc. (2.6%) (combined weight: 8.2%). The fund holds 59 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FICS compare to similar ETFs?
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