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NYSEARCA:FTLS

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) Price, Holdings, & News

$59.70
+0.04 (+0.07%)
(As of 04/18/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$59.57
$60.12
50-Day Range
$58.85
$61.66
52-Week Range
$50.74
$61.85
Volume
138,293 shs
Average Volume
130,076 shs
Market Capitalization
$802.97 million
Assets Under Management
$1.13 billion
Dividend Yield
0.67%
Net Expense Ratio
1.36%
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About First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:FTLS)

The First Trust Long\u002FShort Equity ETF (FTLS) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in long\u002Fshort alternatives. The fund takes both long and short position in US-listed equity with US and foreign exposure. The actively managed funds will typically be 90-100% long and 0-50% short. FTLS was launched on Sep 9, 2014 and is managed by First Trust.

FTLS Stock Price History

FTLS ETF News Headlines

This company has increased its dividend every year for 54 years
There are three basic steps to building the Ultimate Dividend Portfolio. Step #1 is to Get The High Yields! So an index fund like the SPY, paying only 1.5% a year, isn’t going to cut it. But a company like Altria Group (MO) will.
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This company has increased its dividend every year for 54 years
There are three basic steps to building the Ultimate Dividend Portfolio. Step #1 is to Get The High Yields! So an index fund like the SPY, paying only 1.5% a year, isn’t going to cut it. But a company like Altria Group (MO) will.
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Fund Details

Issuer
First Trust
Fund Name
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:FTLS
Inception Date
9/8/2014
Fund Manager
John Gambla, Rob Guttschow
Web
N/A
Phone
N/A

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
N/A
Category
Strategy
Focus
Long/Short
Development Level
Blended Development
Region
Global
Number of Holdings
545

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$1.13 billion
Average Daily Volume
$145,000.90
Discount/Premium
0.06%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Advisor
First Trust Advisors L.P.
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Distributor
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
Transfer Agent
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Jane Street

Options

Optionable
N/A
Short Interest
103,400 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.51
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$550.00
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First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF Expenses

TypeFTLSLong/Short ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.95%0.83%0.54%0.50%0.51%
Other Expenses0.41%1.90%0.54%0.64%0.58%
Total Expense1.36%2.08%0.70%0.74%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-2.39%-0.55%-0.68%-0.57%
Net Expense1.36%1.03%0.60%0.58%0.58%

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) Holdings & Exposure

FTLS Sector Exposure

FTLS Industry Exposure


FTLS ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FTLS shares performed in 2024?

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF's stock was trading at $56.26 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FTLS shares have increased by 6.1% and is now trading at $59.70.
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What does FTLS invest in?

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF is a equity fund issued by First Trust. FTLS focuses on long/short investments. The fund's investments total to approximately $1.13 billion assets under management.

What stocks does First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF hold?
What is the management fee for First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF?

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF's management fee is 0.95% and has other expenses of 0.41%. The net expense ratio for FTLS is 1.36%.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF investors own include Nuance Communications (NUAN), Lowe's Companies (LOW) and Deutsche Börse (DB1).

Who are First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF's major shareholders?

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Financial Enhancement Group LLC (1.94%), FOCUS Wealth Advisors LLC (0.66%), RiverTree Advisors LLC (0.66%), Richard P Slaughter Associates Inc (0.54%), Cooper Financial Group (0.12%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.09%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF?

Shares of FTLS 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.
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This page (NYSEARCA:FTLS) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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