FTSM:NSD-First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (USD)

ETF | Ultrashort Bond | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 59.93

Change

+0.01 (+0.02)%

Market Cap

USD 0.53B

Volume

0.69M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

The investment seeks current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity. Under normal market conditions, the Advisor intends to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed- and variable-rate instruments (collectively, "Fixed Income Securities") issued by U.S. and non-U.S. public and private sector entities. It is non-diversified.

Inception Date: 05/08/2014

Primary Benchmark: ICE BofAML 0-1Y US Trsy TR USD

Primary Index: BBgBarc US Agg Bond TR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.45%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.33 %

Unadjusted Closing Price

Adjusted Closing Price

Assets

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Top Holdings

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Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2024-12-23 )

Largest Industry Peers for Ultrashort Bond

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
VRIG Invesco Variable Rate Investme.. 0.00 %

-0.12 (-0.48%)

USD 1.10B
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ET.. 0.15 %

+0.02 (+0.01%)

N/A

ETFs Containing FTSM

LDSF First Trust Low Duration .. 6.61 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.05%)

USD 0.13B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Ultrashort Bond) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.45% 100% F 51% F
Dividend Return 4.55% 33% F 71% C-
Total Return 5.01% 67% D+ 55% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.13% 67% D+ 50% F
Dividend Return 4.96% 33% F 73% C
Total Return 5.10% 67% D+ 54% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -0.35% 67% D+ 54% F
Dividend Return 12.52% 67% D+ 49% F
Total Return 12.17% 67% D+ 53% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.26% 100% F 48% F
Dividend Return 5.30% 100% F 50% F
Total Return 2.04% 67% D+ 51% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.79% 33% F 80% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 29.79% 33% F 62% D
Market Capitalization 0.53B 100% F 89% A-

Annual Financials (USD)

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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:
High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

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.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.