# First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) — Overview

FTCS · NASDAQ · Fund

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

## Price

Last close $98.79 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $89.88 – $102.28.

## Fund profile

FTCS tracks an equally weighted US large-cap equity index targeting companies with a strong cash balance, low long-term debt, and high return on equity.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | First Trust Advisors L.P. |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Jul 6, 2006 |
| Assets under management | $7.6B |
| Expense ratio | 0.53% |
| Net asset value | $97.49 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS)?

FTCS tracks an equally weighted US large-cap equity index targeting companies with a strong cash balance, low long-term debt, and high return on equity.

### What is FTCS's expense ratio?

First Trust Capital Strength ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.53%. The fund is issued by First Trust Advisors L.P..

### How large is FTCS?

First Trust Capital Strength ETF manages $7.6B in assets and has traded since Jul 6, 2006.

### How do I buy shares of First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS)?

FTCS 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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