First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
LDSFNASDAQFirst TrustFixed Income
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $160.36M
- Expense ratio
- 0.77%
- Dividend yield
- 4.78%
- Holdings
- 10
- 52-week range
- $18.37$19.59
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 31.52K
LDSF ETF: First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $18.46 - $18.51 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $19.59 |
| 52-Week Low | $18.37 |
| Open | $18.46 |
| Volume (last close) | 6.74K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 31.52K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.30% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.51% |
| 6 Month Change | −2.53% |
| YTD Change | −3.40% |
| 1 Year Change | −3.29% |
| 5 Year Change | −7.68% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.96 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +10.89% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 4 |
| Assets (AUM) | $160.36M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% |
| Total Holdings | 10 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| 50-Day MA | $18.67 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $18.92 |
| RSI | 44.81 |
| Stochastic %K | 65.91 |
| Stochastic %D | 61.97 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
LDSF at a Glance
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in January 2019. It manages $160.36M in assets and charges a 0.77% expense ratio, about $77 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 10 positions. The largest are First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (#LMBS, 32.95%), First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (LMBS, 32.86%) and First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV (NYSE ARCA:FSIG, 29.86%). The top 10 holdings make up 175.7% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 4.78% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $0.96 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is down 3.3% over one year and down 7.7% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
What is the current price of LDSF?
The latest LDSF price is $18.48 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $18.37–$19.59. The share price is down 3.3% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for LDSF?
LDSF's annual expense ratio is 0.77%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does LDSF pay dividends?
Yes, LDSF pays a 4.78% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 26, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of LDSF?
As of Oct 4, 2026, LDSF's largest holdings are First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (33.0%), First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (32.9%), First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV (29.9%) (combined weight: 95.7%). The fund holds 10 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does LDSF compare to similar ETFs?
Compare LDSF (0.77% expense ratio, $160M AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.