The First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) was launched in 2006, with assets over $9.08 billion. It aims to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, sponsored by First Trust Advisors. Large cap companies have market cap above $10 billion, offering stability and less volatility than mid and small cap companies.

FTCS has a 0.54% expense ratio, 1.27% dividend yield, and top sector exposure in Financials. Top holdings include Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), W.r. Berkley Corporation (WRB), and Abbvie Inc. (ABBV), with the top 10 holdings accounting for 21.42% of assets under management.

The ETF seeks to match the Capital Strength Index performance, up 13.98% year-to-date and 20.02% in the last year. With a beta of 0.84 and standard deviation of 13.69%, it offers medium risk in its category. It has 51 holdings, diversifying company-specific risk effectively.

FTCS is a good option for exposure to Large Cap Blend segment, with alternatives like iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). Passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency, making them ideal for long-term investors seeking broad market exposure.

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