First Trust Dividend Strength ETF
FTDSNASDAQFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $37.30M
- Expense ratio
- 0.70%
- Dividend yield
- 1.58%
- Holdings
- 51
- 52-week range
- $53.68$67.24
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.66K
FTDS ETF: First Trust Dividend Strength ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Dividend Strength ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $66.89 - $67.10 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $67.24 |
| 52-Week Low | $53.68 |
| Open | $66.89 |
| Volume (last close) | 271 |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.66K |
| 1 Day Change | +1.59% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +6.02% |
| 6 Month Change | +8.85% |
| YTD Change | +17.81% |
| 1 Year Change | +21.64% |
| 5 Year Change | +34.33% |
| 10 Year Change | +161.54% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.06 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +6.71% |
| Assets (AUM) | $37.30M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Total Holdings | 51 |
| Inception Date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| 50-Day MA | $64.82 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $62.04 |
| RSI | 66.12 |
| Stochastic %K | 100.02 |
| Stochastic %D | 95.11 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FTDS at a Glance
First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in December 2006. It manages $37.30M 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 51 positions. The largest are Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH, 2.59%), Phillips 66 (PSX, 2.42%) and APA Corporation (APA, 2.39%). The top 10 holdings make up 23.3% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (30.2%), Industrials (20.6%) and Energy (17.5%). 94.3% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 1.58% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.06 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 21.6% over one year, up 34.3% over five years and up 161.5% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Dividend Strength ETF
What is the current price of FTDS?
The latest FTDS price is $66.94 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $53.68–$67.24. The share price is up 21.6% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FTDS?
FTDS'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 FTDS pay dividends?
Yes, FTDS pays a 1.58% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 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 FTDS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FTDS's largest holdings are Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (2.6%), Phillips 66 (2.4%), APA Corporation (2.4%) (combined weight: 7.4%). The fund holds 51 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FTDS compare to similar ETFs?
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