A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) debuted on 12/15/2020, and offers broad exposure to the Foreign Large Growth ETF category of the market.
Launched on 12/15/2020, the First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Foreign Large Growth ETF category of the market.
Making its debut on 12/15/2020, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) provides investors broad exposure to the Foreign Large Growth ETF category of the market.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 50,498 | $1.76M | $2.12M | $358,097.48 | 20.3% |
| DWM Drive Wealth Management LLC Drive Wealth Management LLC | 20,531 | $711,854.99 | $863,106.82 | $151,251.83 | 21.25% |
Jill Batley Gateway Wealth Partners LLC | 41,850 | $1.54M | $1.76M | $222,717.92 | 14.48% |
Leigha Shepard Midwest Financial Group LLC | 64,411 | $2.18M | $2.71M | $534,547.02 | 24.56% |
Christopher C. Powers Farther Finance Advisors, LLC | 1,664 | $65,486.01 | $70,056.73 | $4,570.72 | 6.98% |
| NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | US Country |
The fund is designed for investors seeking to diversify their investment portfolio by incorporating international developed market equities. It aims to invest in a selection of companies that are not only well-capitalized but also hold strong market positions within their respective industries. These companies, located in developed countries outside of the United States, are chosen based on their potential to offer stability and superior performance over time to their shareholders. By adhering to a strategy of investing at least 90% of its net assets in the securities that form The International Developed Capital Strength Index SM, the fund focuses on delivering consistent and reliable returns.
This product focuses on investing in the securities of well-capitalized companies based in developed markets outside of the U.S. These investments are carefully selected to ensure they meet the fund's criteria of financial strength and market leadership, aiming to offer investors exposure to stable and potentially high-performing international assets.
The fund employs an investment strategy that mimics The International Developed Capital Strength Index SM. By investing at least 90% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the index, it seeks to replicate the index's performance. This index is specifically designed to track well-capitalized companies in developed markets, positioning the fund to potentially benefit from the stability and performance of these selected equities.