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First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
Active ETF
LDSF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$18.57
-0.03
-0.17%
primary theme
U.S. Short-Term Bond Duration
LDSF (ETF)
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$18.57
-0.03
-0.17%
primary theme
U.S. Short-Term Bond Duration
LDSF (ETF)
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$18.57
-0.03
-0.17%
primary theme
U.S. Short-Term Bond Duration
Name
As of 04/15/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
-0.2%
1 yr return
4.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
0.1%
5 Yr Avg Return
1.1%
Net Assets
$107 M
Holdings in Top 10
100.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$18.6
$18.12
$18.90
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.75%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 04/15/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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LDSF - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -0.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 0.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.85%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameFirst Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
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Fund Family NameFirst Trust Advisors L.P
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Inception DateJan 03, 2019
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Shares Outstanding14250002
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerDaniel Lindquist
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that principally invest in income-generating securities that provide the Fund with an effective portfolio duration of three years or less. Duration is a measure of the expected price volatility of a debt security as a result of changes in market rates of interest, based on, among other factors, the weighted average timing of the debt security’s expected principal and interest payments. In general, duration represents the expected percentage change in the value of a security for an immediate 1% change in interest rates. For example, the price of a security with a three-year duration would be expected to drop by approximately 3% in response to a 1% increase in interest rates.In selecting the ETFs in which the Fund invests, First Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund’s investment advisor ("First Trust"), uses a disciplined process for reviewing the macroeconomic outlook, policy drivers and asset level analysis that inform portfolio construction and ongoing risk management. The process begins with a robust, top-down review of macroeconomic factors including monetary and fiscal policies, growth forecasts, trade and tax policies, global market views and current market valuations. The process combines these factors with disciplined bottom-up asset level analysis including views on rates, duration, credit, currency and current asset valuations. First Trust utilizes this process to evaluate the relative attractiveness of the various fixed income asset classes in an attempt to best position the Fund to take advantage of market trends and investment opportunities. Lastly, First Trust seeks to construct a portfolio that provides the target effective duration of three years or less while managing both interest rate risk and credit risk.A significant portion of the ETFs in which the Fund invests may be advised by First Trust. The Fund may invest in ETFs that invest principally in corporate bonds, floating rate loans and fixed-to-floating rate loans, senior loans, mortgage-backed securities, hybrid income securities (including convertible, contingent convertible and preferred securities), government debt and other fixed income securities. The securities to which the Fund may have exposure may be issued by both U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including both corporate and governmental issuers located in countries considered to be emerging markets. The Fund may also invest up to 40% of its net assets in ETFs that have exposure to U.S. corporate high yield securities (also known as “junk bonds”) and senior loans. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in bonds issued by non-U.S. government and corporate issuers, including up to 10% of its net assets in ETFs holding debt of issuers located in countries considered to be emerging markets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in ETFs holding preferred securities and up to 10% of its net assets in ETFs holding convertible securities. The Fund may also invest in ETFs that hold asset-backed securities, covenant-lite loans, distressed securities, defaulted securities, derivatives, non-agency securities, companies with various market capitalizations, repurchase agreements, restricted securities and when-issued, to-be-announced ("TBA") or delayed delivery securities.The Fund invests significantly in First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF ("FSIG") and First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (“LMBS”). See below for a summary of FSIG's and LMBS’s principal investment strategies.FSIGFSIG’s primary investment objective is to deliver current income. Under normal market conditions, FSIG seeks to achieve its objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade corporate debt securities. Corporate debt securities are debt obligations issued by businesses to finance their operations. Notes, bonds, loans, debentures and commercial paper are the most common types of corporate debt securities, with the primary differences being their maturities and secured or unsecured status. Corporate debt securities may have fixed or floating interest rates. The corporate debt securities in which FSIG may invest may include senior loans and covenant-lite loans. FSIG will invest 80% its net assets in corporate debt securities that are, at the time of purchase, investment grade (i.e., rated Baa3/BBB- or above) by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”) rating such securities, or if unrated, debt securities determined by FSIG’s investment advisor to be of comparable quality. In the case of a split rating between one or more of the NRSROs, FSIG will consider the highest rating. For an unrated security to be considered investment grade, FSIG’s investment advisor will consider, at the time of purchase, whether such security is of comparable quality based on fundamental credit analysis of the unrated security and comparable securities that are rated by an NRSRO. Under normal market conditions, FSIG seeks to construct a portfolio that has a weighted average duration of +/- one year of the Bloomberg US Corporate 1-5 Year Index. FSIG may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities rated below investment grade, which are also known as high yield securities or “junk” bonds. Additional information regarding FSIG, including its prospectus and most recent annual report, is available without charge by visiting https://www.ftportfolios.com/retail/etf/etfsummary.aspx?Ticker=FSIG.LMBSLMBS’s primary investment objective is to generate current income and its secondary investment objective is to provide capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, LMBS seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 60% of its net assets in mortgage-related debt securities and other mortgage-related instruments (collectively, “Mortgage-Related Investments”). LMBS normally expects to invest in Mortgage-Related Investments tied to residential and commercial mortgages. Mortgage-Related Investments consist of: (1) residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS); (2) commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS); (3) stripped mortgage-backed securities (SMBS), which are mortgage-backed securities where mortgage payments are divided up between paying the loan’s principal and paying the loan’s interest; and (4) collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs) where they are divided into multiple classes with each class being entitled to a different share of the principal and/or interest payments received from the pool of underlying assets. Mortgage-Related Investments typically represent an interest in a pool of mortgage loans made by banks and other financial institutions. The individual mortgage loans are packaged or “pooled” together for sale to investors. As the underlying mortgage loans are paid off, investors receive principal and interest payments. Mortgage-Related Investments may be fixed-rate or adjustable-rate Mortgage-Related Investments (ARMS). LMBS limits its investments in Mortgage-Related Investments that are not issued or guaranteed by government entities to 20% of its net assets. LMBS targets an estimated effective duration of three (3) years or less. LMBS may also invest in mortgage dollar rolls, to-be-announced transactions and engage in short sales. LMBS may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities rated below investment grade, which are also known as high yield securities or “junk” bonds. Additional information regarding LMBS, including its prospectus and most recent annual report, is available without charge by visiting www.ftportfolios.com/Retail/Etf/EtfFundNews.aspx?Ticker=LMBS.
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LDSF - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | LDSF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.2% | -4.1% | 11.2% | 83.51% |
| 1 Yr | 4.0% | -3.5% | 24.1% | 40.83% |
| 3 Yr | 0.1%* | -6.6% | 4.1% | 46.55% |
| 5 Yr | 1.1%* | -4.2% | 4.4% | 71.97% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -19.2% | 169.6% | 4.10% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | LDSF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.2% | -5.4% | 7.6% | 40.91% |
| 2022 | -7.8% | -17.7% | -2.6% | 69.63% |
| 2021 | -2.2% | -4.0% | 4.4% | 77.06% |
| 2020 | -0.2% | -8.3% | 7.6% | 92.95% |
| 2019 | N/A | -2.3% | 9.3% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | LDSF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.2% | -4.1% | 11.2% | 83.51% |
| 1 Yr | 4.0% | -3.5% | 24.1% | 40.83% |
| 3 Yr | 0.1%* | -6.6% | 4.1% | 46.55% |
| 5 Yr | 1.1%* | -4.2% | 4.4% | 71.97% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -19.2% | 169.6% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | LDSF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.5% | -1.1% | 15.2% | 22.73% |
| 2022 | -5.5% | -17.3% | -1.3% | 63.52% |
| 2021 | -0.3% | -2.7% | 7.7% | 59.46% |
| 2020 | 2.5% | -4.4% | 14.5% | 92.95% |
| 2019 | N/A | 0.6% | 12.6% | N/A |
LDSF - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| LDSF | Category Low | Category High | LDSF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 107 M | 14.5 K | 57.3 B | 87.59% |
| Number of Holdings | 6 | 2 | 9251 | 94.78% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 124 M | 1.16 M | 6.6 B | 68.17% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 99.98% | 1.8% | 108.7% | 1.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
- First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF 39.61%
- First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF 34.95%
- First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF 10.13%
- iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF 7.50%
- First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF 7.39%
- MSILF Treasury Portfolio 0.41%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LDSF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.57% | 0.00% | 103.64% | 5.58% |
| Convertible Bonds | 2.03% | 0.00% | 27.71% | 56.04% |
| Cash | 0.43% | -20.59% | 62.18% | 82.73% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.27% | 53.60% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.97% | 72.36% | 85.07% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 130.68% | 96.40% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LDSF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 81.48% | 34.48% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.45% | 20.69% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.31% | 37.93% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 43.97% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.11% | 0.86% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 31.03% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 66.38% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 65.64% | 37.93% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.37% | 23.28% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.75% | 31.90% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.71% | 39.66% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | LDSF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.57% | 0.00% | 103.64% | 5.58% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 48.56% |
LDSF - Expenses
Operational Fees
| LDSF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% | 0.01% | 3.24% | 42.29% |
| Management Fee | 0.20% | 0.00% | 1.19% | 15.65% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 7.64% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.50% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| LDSF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.50% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| LDSF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| LDSF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 2.00% | 500.00% | 3.15% |
LDSF - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| LDSF | Category Low | Category High | LDSF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.67% | 20.86% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| LDSF | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| LDSF | Category Low | Category High | LDSF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.85% | -1.27% | 4.98% | 13.60% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| LDSF | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $0.044 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.045 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.045 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2022 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 29, 2021 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 30, 2020 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2020 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2020 | $0.037 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2020 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2020 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2020 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2019 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2019 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.045 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2019 | $0.047 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2019 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2019 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2019 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2019 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
LDSF - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Daniel Lindquist
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 02, 2019
3.41
3.4%
Daniel J. Lindquist, CFA, was born in 1970. Mr. Lindquist earned a B.A. in Business Economics from Wheaton College and has an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago. He has been with First Trust Advisors L.P. since 2004 and is a Managing Director. Mr. Lindquist is the Chairman of the Investment Committee and is responsible for the overall supervision of the Separate Managed Accounts.
David McGarel
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 02, 2019
3.41
3.4%
David G. McGarel, CFA, was born in 1966. Mr. McGarel earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame. He has been with First Trust Advisors L.P. since 1997 and he is a Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Investment Officer. As head of FTA’s Strategy Research Group, Mr. McGarel shall be responsible for developing and implementing quantitative investment strategies for those Funds that have investment policies that require them to follow such strategies, on behalf of the Investment Committee.
Chris Peterson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 02, 2019
3.41
3.4%
Chris A. Peterson, CFA was born in 1975. Mr. Peterson earned a B.S in Finance from Bradley University and has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in Analytic Finance & Accounting. He has been with First Trust Advisors L.P. since 2000. As head of FTA’s Portfolio Advisor’s Strategy Research Group, Mr. Peterson shall be responsible for developing and implementing quantitative equity strategies on behalf of the Investment Committee.
William Housey
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 02, 2019
3.41
3.4%
William A. Housey, CFA, was born in 1973. Mr. Housey earned a B.S. in Finance from Eastern Illinois University and an M.B.A. in Finance and Management & Strategy from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business. Mr. Housey joined First Trust Advisors L.P. in 2010 as Senior Portfolio Manager for the Leveraged Finance Investment Team and has over 22 years of investment experience having held various positions in portfolio management and research. Mr. Housey is responsible for managing fixed-income portfolios, principally focusing on below investment-grade credit.
Steve Collins
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 02, 2019
3.41
3.4%
Mr. Steven Collins, CFA, is Vice President, Fixed Income Research, and is responsible for selecting and monitoring Unit Investment Trusts (UITs) consisting of both single and multiple fixed income asset types as well as equity UITs. Mr. Collins is a member of the First Trust Strategic Model Investment Committee. He is also a member of a Fixed Income Sub-Committee providing credit analysis for the banking sector including our securities lending and derivatives counterparties. Mr. Collins is also a member of the 22e4 Liquidity Committee and is the Chairman of the UIT 22e-4 Liquidity Committee. Mr. Collins joined FTA in 2007, holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the CFA Society of Chicago. Mr. Collins received a B.S. in Industrial Technology from Illinois State University and an M.B.A from DePaul University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 28.77 | 6.13 | 2.41 |
