- ISIN
- US33733E8232
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Oct 25, 2022
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- The Growth Strength Index - Benchmark TR Gross
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
FTGS Performance Chart
First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) is up 4.0% since the beginning of the year. FTGS is currently trading at $37 per share.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) has returned 3.96% so far this year and 12.35% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Growth Strength ETF
- 1D
- -0.65%
- 1M
- 0.08%
- YTD
- 3.96%
- 6M
- 2.63%
- 1Y
- 12.35%
- 3Y*
- 17.47%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FTGS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 26, 2022, FTGS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Dec 2022 at -6.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FTGS closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.38% | 0.59% | -5.56% | 5.92% | 3.85% | -1.87% | 3.96% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.38% | -3.48% | -4.97% | 1.61% | 7.81% | 4.92% | 1.43% | 1.50% | 2.09% | -0.79% | -1.35% | 0.61% | 12.78% |
| 2024 | 1.98% | 6.34% | 4.07% | -5.86% | 3.80% | 1.71% | 0.66% | 1.79% | -0.06% | -1.31% | 7.92% | -5.37% | 15.76% |
| 2023 | 7.56% | -1.47% | 1.95% | -1.65% | 0.32% | 7.82% | 4.70% | -0.41% | -2.81% | -2.85% | 10.97% | 6.46% | 33.69% |
| 2022 | 0.29% | 8.24% | -6.88% | 1.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Growth Strength ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.68%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 26, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 99.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.72% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.86, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.68%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 93.72%
- Downside Capture
- 99.76%
Expense Ratio
FTGS has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FTGS ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FTGS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.37 | -0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 2.78 | -1.47 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.38 | 12.44 | -8.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Growth Strength ETF provided a 0.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.12 | $0.17 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 0.09% | 0.16% | 0.39% | 0.62% | 0.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Growth Strength ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.06 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.12 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.17 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Growth Strength ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Trust Growth Strength ETF was 19.99%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 27 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Growth Strength ETF drawdown is 2.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -19.99%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 1mo 8d | 3mo 22dJan 2025 - May 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.50%Aug 2024 | 21d | 2mo 5d | 2mo 26dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.47%Mar 2026 | 5mo | 21d | 5mo 21dOct 2025 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -8.45%Jan 2023 | 1mo 4d | 21d | 1mo 25dDec 2022 - Jan 2023 |
2023 pullback2023 | -7.80%Mar 2023 | 26d | 3mo 1d | 3mo 27dFeb 2023 - Jun 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FTGS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.99% | -56.78% | +36.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.47% | -9.10% | -0.37% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.99% | -18.90% | -1.09% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.84% | -1.80% | -1.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.74% | -10.71% | +7.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.83% | 2.03% | +0.80% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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