First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the The Growth Strength index. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of 50 well-capitalized, large-cap companies with strong market positions in the US. The fund uses various fundamental metrics to select growth equities. FTGS was launched on Oct 25, 2022 and is managed by First Trust.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $35.32 to $35.55
• 50-Day Range: $32.26 to $35.51
• 52-Week Range: $25.74 to $35.55
• Volume: 239,285 shs
• Average Volume: 222,406 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.21 billion
• Assets Under Management: $1.20 billion
• Dividend Yield: 0.31%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.60%
• Aggregate Rating: Moderate Buy

FTGS ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FTGS shares performed this year?

First Trust Growth Strength ETF's stock was trading at $31.40 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FTGS shares have increased by 13.1% and is now trading at $35.51.

Who are First Trust Growth Strength ETF's major shareholders?

First Trust Growth Strength ETF's top institutional investors include CWM LLC (3.79%), Tounjian Advisory Partners LLC (1.37%), Park National Corp OH (0.96%) and EWG Elevate Inc. (0.52%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust Growth Strength ETF?

Shares of FTGS 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.

Fund Details

• Issuer: First Trust
• Fund Name: First Trust Growth Strength ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FTGS
• Inception Date: 10/25/2022
• Fund Manager: Daniel Lindquist, Jon Erickson, David McGarel, Roger Testin, Stan Ueland, Chris Peterson, Erik Russo
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:FTGS
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: The Growth Strength Index
• Category: Size and Style
• Focus: Large Cap
• Development Level: Developed Markets
• Region: North America
• Number of Holdings: 51

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $1.20 billion
• Average Daily Volume: $0.00
• Discount/Premium: 0.04%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Advisor: First Trust Advisors L.P.
• Custodian: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Distributor: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
• Transfer Agent: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Susquehanna

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 40,600 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 34,000,000
• Beta: 1.11
• Creation Unit: 50,000