First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
FTLSNYSEARCAFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $2.57B
- Expense ratio
- 1.38%
- Dividend yield
- 0.87%
- Holdings
- 519
- 52-week range
- $69.06$78.11
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 166.15K
FTLS ETF: First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $76.81 - $76.81 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $78.11 |
| 52-Week Low | $69.06 |
| Open | $76.81 |
| Volume (last close) | 98.22K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 166.15K |
| 1 Day Change | −1.48% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.32% |
| 6 Month Change | +5.38% |
| YTD Change | +7.89% |
| 1 Year Change | +9.91% |
| 5 Year Change | +52.61% |
| 10 Year Change | +135.18% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.67 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −20.10% |
| Assets (AUM) | $2.57B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.38% |
| Total Holdings | 519 |
| Inception Date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| 50-Day MA | $76.75 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $73.71 |
| RSI | 51.20 |
| Stochastic %K | 41.29 |
| Stochastic %D | 34.70 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FTLS at a Glance
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in September 2014. It manages $2.57B in assets and charges a 1.38% expense ratio, about $138 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 519 positions. The largest are NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 7.37%), Apple Inc (AAPL, 6.29%) and Alphabet Inc (GOOGL, 4.70%). The top 10 holdings make up 33.8% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Other (23.3%), Technology (19.4%) and Consumer Discretionary (14.0%). 99.2% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 0.87% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $0.67 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 9.9% over one year, up 52.6% over five years and up 135.2% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
What is the current price of FTLS?
The latest FTLS price is $76.68 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $69.06–$78.11. The share price is up 9.9% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FTLS?
FTLS's annual expense ratio is 1.38%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FTLS pay dividends?
Yes, FTLS pays a 0.87% 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 FTLS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FTLS's largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (7.4%), Apple Inc (6.3%), Alphabet Inc (4.7%) (combined weight: 18.4%). The fund holds 519 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FTLS compare to similar ETFs?
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