First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS)
FTGS is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the The Growth Strength Index - Benchmark TR Gross. FTGS launched on Oct 25, 2022 and has a 0.60% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US33733E8232
Oct 25, 2022
1x
The Growth Strength Index - Benchmark TR Gross
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
FTGS features an expense ratio of 0.60%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust Growth Strength ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
First Trust Growth Strength ETF had a return of 3.09% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.71% in the last 12 months.
FTGS
3.09%
-0.52%
4.77%
12.71%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.46%
2.46%
9.31%
23.49%
13.03%
11.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FTGS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.38% | 3.09% | |||||||||||
| 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% | -1.46% | 1.95% | -1.65% | 0.32% | 7.82% | 4.70% | -0.41% | -2.81% | -2.85% | 10.97% | 6.46% | 33.69% |
| 2022 | 0.28% | 8.24% | -6.88% | 1.09% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FTGS is 30, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Growth Strength ETF provided a 0.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.12 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.17 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 0.38% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||||
| 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.
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 9.50%, occurring on Aug 7, 2024. Recovery took 46 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Growth Strength ETF drawdown is 2.79%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9.5% | Jul 17, 2024 | 16 | Aug 7, 2024 | 46 | Oct 11, 2024 | 62 |
| -8.45% | Dec 2, 2022 | 23 | Jan 5, 2023 | 14 | Jan 26, 2023 | 37 |
| -7.81% | Feb 15, 2023 | 18 | Mar 13, 2023 | 63 | Jun 12, 2023 | 81 |
| -7.07% | Aug 2, 2023 | 63 | Oct 30, 2023 | 10 | Nov 13, 2023 | 73 |
| -6.89% | Mar 22, 2024 | 20 | Apr 19, 2024 | 40 | Jun 17, 2024 | 60 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Growth Strength ETF volatility is 3.51%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.