NASDAQ:FTDS First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) Price, Holdings, & News → Biden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now] (From Priority Gold) (Ad) Free FTDS Stock Alerts $49.27 +0.27 (+0.55%) (As of 05/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$49.27▼$49.2750-Day Range$46.92▼$50.3252-Week Range$39.06▼$50.46Volume54 shsAverage Volume1,238 shsMarket Capitalization$22.17 millionAssets Under Management$19.92 millionDividend Yield1.97%Net Expense Ratio0.70% Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartDividendHeadlinesHoldingsOwnershipShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartDividendHeadlinesHoldingsOwnershipShort InterestSocial Media Get First Trust Dividend Strength ETF alerts: Email Address About First Trust Dividend Strength ETFThe 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 FTDS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FTDS ETF News HeadlinesMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comFirst Trust Growth Strength ETF declares $0.0209 dividendMarch 22, 2024 | msn.comFirst Trust Dividend Strength ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.1936May 8, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Gold Set to EXPLODE!Gold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.February 19, 2024 | benzinga.comFirst Trust Specialty Fnc's Ex-Dividend Date Is Thursday, Here's What You Need To KnowDecember 22, 2023 | msn.comFirst Trust Growth Strength ETF declares $0.0493 dividendDecember 22, 2023 | msn.comFirst Trust Dividend Strength ETF declares $0.3774 dividendDecember 22, 2023 | msn.comFirst Trust Expanded Technology ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.0101December 21, 2023 | msn.comALPS ETF Trust - RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.2447May 8, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Gold Set to EXPLODE!Gold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.October 1, 2023 | msn.comETF Profile: First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (DDIV)See More Headlines 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. Email Address 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$19.92 million Average Daily Volume$0.00 Discount/Premium0.02% 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 Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares450,002Beta0.80 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Ad Crypto 101 MediaIncredible Opportunity to Retire FAST!A brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.Click here to get instant access to the guide First Trust Dividend Strength ETF ExpensesTypeFTDSHigh Dividend Yield ETFsEquity ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFsManagement Fee0.50%0.45%0.54%0.48%0.51%Other Expenses0.58%0.26%0.54%0.34%0.58%Total Expense1.08%0.53%0.70%0.58%0.70%Fee Waiver-0.38%-0.21%-0.55%-0.22%-0.57%Net Expense0.70%0.51%0.60%0.54%0.58% First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) HoldingsTop 10 FTDS HoldingsAbbott Laboratories(NYSE:ABT)Holding Weight: 0.00%Aflac(NYSE:AFL)Holding Weight: 0.00%AGCO(NYSE:AGCO)Holding Weight: 0.00%Archer-Daniels-Midland(NYSE:ADM)Holding Weight: 0.00%Bunge Global(NYSE:BG)Holding Weight: 0.00%C.H. Robinson Worldwide(NASDAQ:CHRW)Holding Weight: 0.00%Caterpillar(NYSE:CAT)Holding Weight: 0.00%CF Industries(NYSE:CF)Holding Weight: 0.00%Chevron(NYSE:CVX)Holding Weight: 0.00%The Cigna Group(NYSE:CI)Holding Weight: 0.00%Full Holdings Details Similar ETFsVictoryShares International High Div Volatility Wtd ETFNASDAQ:CIDGlobal X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETFNASDAQ:EFASAltrius Global Dividend ETFNASDAQ:DIVDWisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth FundNASDAQ:DGREWisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth FundNASDAQ:DGRSInstitutional OwnershipCapital Investment Advisory Services LLCBought 435 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.125%View All Institutional Transactions FTDS ETF - Frequently Asked Questions How have FTDS shares performed in 2024? First Trust Dividend Strength ETF's stock was trading at $46.43 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FTDS stock has increased by 6.1% and is now trading at $49.2671. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting First Trust Dividend Strength ETF? First Trust Dividend Strength ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,200 shares, an increase of 387.0% from the March 31st total of 2,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 9.3 days. View First Trust Dividend Strength ETF's Short Interest. How often does First Trust Dividend Strength ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust Dividend Strength ETF? First Trust Dividend Strength ETF announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.1936 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $0.77 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.57%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 21st. Read our dividend analysis for FTDS. What does FTDS invest in? First Trust Dividend Strength ETF is a equity fund issued by First Trust. FTDS focuses on high dividend yield investments and follows the The Dividend Strength Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $19.92 million assets under management. What stocks does First Trust Dividend Strength ETF hold? FTDS invests in 51 holdings. Some of the stocks in their portfolio include Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Aflac (AFL), AGCO (AGCO), Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), Bunge Global (BG), C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW), Caterpillar (CAT), CF Industries (CF), Chevron (CVX) and The Cigna Group (CI). What is the management fee for First Trust Dividend Strength ETF? First Trust Dividend Strength ETF's management fee is 0.50% and has other expenses of 0.58%. However, FTDS has a fee waiver of -0.38% to reimburse the expenses. The net expense ratio for FTDS is 0.70%. Who are First Trust Dividend Strength ETF's major shareholders? First Trust Dividend Strength ETF's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC (0.12%). 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:FTDS) was last updated on 5/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersShocking: One AI startup's revenue could surge 4,735%Manward PressThe Department of Defense Has a New Drone ContractorThe Tomorrow InvestorGold Set to EXPLODE!Gold Safe ExchangeConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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