# First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) — Overview

FICS · NASDAQ · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/fics

## Price

Last close $41.17 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $37.65 – $43.19.

## Fund profile

FICS tracks an equal-weighted index of companies in developed markets outside of the US, screened for favorable factors regarding size, liquidity and volatility.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | First Trust Advisors L.P. |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Assets under management | $198.0M |
| Expense ratio | 0.70% |
| Net asset value | $40.40 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS)?

FICS tracks an equal-weighted index of companies in developed markets outside of the US, screened for favorable factors regarding size, liquidity and volatility.

### What is FICS's expense ratio?

First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.70%. The fund is issued by First Trust Advisors L.P..

### How large is FICS?

First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF manages $198.0M in assets and has traded since Dec 15, 2020.

### How do I buy shares of First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS)?

FICS trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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