NASDAQ:FTDS First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) Price, Holdings, & News $61.44 +0.24 (+0.39%) As of 03:32 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartDividendHoldingsOwnershipRatingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (NASDAQ:FTDS) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get FTDS alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$61.29▼$61.8550-Day Range$59.28▼$63.1452-Week Range$49.74▼$63.06Volume5,451 shsAverage Volume1,450 shsMarket Capitalization$30.72 millionAssets Under Management$30.59 millionDividend Yield1.61%Net Expense Ratio0.70%Aggregate RatingModerate Buy ETF Overview The First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the The Dividend Strength index. The fund tracks an index of approximately 50 US stocks or REITs considered to be well-capitalized and have a history of increasing their dividends. Holdings are selected based on fundamental criteria and equally-weighted within the portfolio. FTDS was launched on Dec 6, 2006 and is managed by First Trust. Read More First Trust Dividend Strength ETF ExpensesTypeFTDSHigh Dividend Yield ETFsEquity ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFsManagement Fee0.50%0.44%0.57%0.54%0.53%Other Expenses0.38%0.25%0.55%0.51%0.55%Total Expense0.88%0.54%0.76%0.73%0.73%Fee Waiver-0.18%-0.43%-0.64%-0.50%-0.61%Net Expense0.70%0.49%0.63%0.62%0.60% Receive FTDS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Trust Dividend Strength ETF and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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FTDS ETF News HeadlinesFirst Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.1948March 26, 2026 | msn.comFirst Trust Exchange-Traded Fund - First Trust Capital Strength ETFMarch 21, 2026 | money.usnews.comNobody Understands Why Trump Is Invading Iran (here’s the answer)Most investors are reacting to the Iran strikes without understanding the underlying motive driving the decision. Addison Wiggin, Founder of Grey Swan Investment Fraternity, says there is a hidden reason behind the bombing - and knowing it could change how you position your money right now.May 5 at 1:00 AM | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)FTDS: Why First Trust's Dividend Strength ETF Is Not Worth OwningMay 25, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFSCS: Low Debt A Standout Feature For This Unique Capital Strength ETFMay 25, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFSCS First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETFSeptember 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines FTDS ETF - Frequently Asked Questions How have FTDS shares performed this year? First Trust Dividend Strength ETF's stock was trading at $56.4850 at the start of the year. Since then, FTDS stock has increased by 8.8% and is now trading at $61.44. Who are First Trust Dividend Strength ETF's major shareholders? First Trust Dividend Strength ETF's top institutional investors include D.A. Davidson & CO. (0.69%). How do I buy shares of First Trust Dividend Strength ETF? Shares of FTDS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Dividend Strength ETF own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Trust Dividend Strength ETF investors own include Medtronic (MDT), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), Procter & Gamble (PG), RTX (RTX), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Accenture (ACN) and Comcast (CMCSA). Fund Details IssuerFirst Trust Fund NameFirst Trust Dividend Strength ETF Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company Stock ExchangeNASDAQCurrent SymbolNASDAQ:FTDS Inception Date12/5/2006 Fund ManagerDaniel J. Lindquist, Jon C. Erickson, David G. McGarel, Roger F. Testin, Stan Ueland, Chris A. Peterson, Erik Russo WebN/A PhoneN/AFund Focus Asset ClassEquity BenchmarkThe Dividend Strength Index CategoryStrategy FocusHigh Dividend Yield Development LevelDeveloped Markets RegionNorth America Number of Holdings51 Fund Statistics Assets Under Management$30.59 million Average Daily Volume$0.00 Discount/Premium0.03% Administrator, Advisor and Custodian AdministratorThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation AdvisorFirst Trust Advisors L.P. CustodianThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation DistributorFirst Trust Portfolios L.P. Transfer AgentThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation TrusteeN/A Lead Market MakerSusquehanna Options OptionableN/A Short Interest9,300 shs Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares500,000Beta0.85 Creation Unit50,000 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026Discover the next wave of investment opportunities with our report, 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026. Explore companies poised to replicate the growth, innovation, and value creation of the tech giants dominating today's markets.Get This Free Report Top 10 FTDS HoldingsBaker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR)Holding Weight: 2.35%UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)Holding Weight: 2.34%Cummins (NYSE:CMI)Holding Weight: 2.31%Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC)Holding Weight: 2.25%Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV)Holding Weight: 2.24%Lennar (NYSE:LEN)Holding Weight: 2.20%Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT)Holding Weight: 2.19%General Dynamics (NYSE:GD)Holding Weight: 2.19%Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX)Holding Weight: 2.19%Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII)Holding Weight: 2.17%Full Holdings DetailsFTDS Sector ExposureFTDS Industry Exposure This page (NASDAQ:FTDS) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. 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