First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF
FTSMNASDAQFirst TrustFixed Income
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $6.63B
- Expense ratio
- 0.29%
- Dividend yield
- 4.08%
- Holdings
- 729
- 52-week range
- $59.49$60.91
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 849.01K
FTSM ETF: First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $59.72 - $59.74 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $60.91 |
| 52-Week Low | $59.49 |
| Open | $59.72 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.25M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 849.01K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.12% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.10% |
| 6 Month Change | −0.33% |
| YTD Change | −0.35% |
| 1 Year Change | −0.58% |
| 5 Year Change | −0.28% |
| 10 Year Change | −0.30% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.44 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.08% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −8.40% |
| Assets (AUM) | $6.63B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.29% |
| Total Holdings | 729 |
| Inception Date | Aug 4, 2014 |
| 50-Day MA | $59.72 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $59.85 |
| RSI | 49.08 |
| Stochastic %K | 84.13 |
| Stochastic %D | 83.90 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FTSM at a Glance
First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in August 2014. It manages $6.63B in assets and charges a 0.29% expense ratio, about $29 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 729 positions. The largest are United States Treasury Notes 4.125% (T.4.125 06.30.28, 0.86%), Global Payments Inc (GPN, 0.77%) and United States Treasury Notes 4.25% (T.4.25 07.31.28, 0.60%). The top 10 holdings make up 5.7% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 4.08% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $2.44 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is down 0.6% over one year, down 0.3% over five years and down 0.3% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF
What is the current price of FTSM?
The latest FTSM price is $59.72 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $59.49–$60.91. The share price is down 0.6% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FTSM?
FTSM's annual expense ratio is 0.29%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FTSM pay dividends?
Yes, FTSM pays a 4.08% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 26, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 30, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of FTSM?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FTSM's largest holdings are United States Treasury Notes 4.125% (0.9%), Global Payments Inc (0.8%), United States Treasury Notes 4.25% (0.6%) (combined weight: 2.2%). The fund holds 729 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FTSM compare to similar ETFs?
Compare FTSM (0.29% expense ratio, $6.63B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.