LDSF:NSD-First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus (USD)

ETF | Short-Term Bond |

Last Closing

USD 18.87

Change

-0.01 (-0.03)%

Market Cap

USD 0.13B

Volume

8.33K

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that principally invest in income-generating securities that provide it with a duration of three years or less. A significant portion of the ETFs in which the fund invests may be advised by First Trust.

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ETFs Containing LDSF

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Short-Term Bond) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.13% 33% F 43% F
Dividend Return -12.08% 100% F 69% C-
Total Return -11.95% 44% F 35% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 3.45% 44% F 37% F
Dividend Return -11.68% 100% F 73% C
Total Return -8.22% 56% F 31% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -8.13% 33% F 45% F
Dividend Return -1.26% 100% F 95% A
Total Return -9.39% 44% F 46% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.93% 33% F 35% F
Dividend Return 0.76% 44% F 38% F
Total Return 2.69% 89% A- 60% D-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 3.89% 89% A- 95% A
Risk Adjusted Return 19.54% 44% F 54% F
Market Capitalization 0.13B 22% F 42% F

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.