First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) is a US dividend ETF. As of October 9, 2026, ETF Copilot scores FTDS 4.7 out of 10 — highest on Value (7.5), lowest on Growth (0.5). It trades at 13.9 times earnings, against its own median of 14.4. Its ten largest holdings are 24% of the fund.
What stands out in FTDS's data
U.S. dividend-paying stocks chosen for balance-sheet strength.
A dividend-focused sleeve that prioritizes current income over future expansion.
Why did FTDS move this week? It rose 1.1% in the week to October 9, 2026 — HF Sinclair and Tractor Supply drove it
FTDS rose 1.1% in the week to October 9, 2026. The holdings that moved it most were HF Sinclair (+7.0%), Tractor Supply (+8.4%) and Constellation Brands (+8.7%); Qualcomm (−5.1%) pushed the other way.
How is FTDS rated? ETF Copilot scores First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) 4.7 out of 10
As of October 9, 2026, ETF Copilot scores First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) 4.7 out of 10 overall.
ETF Copilot scores (0–10 scale, higher is better):
- Overall: 4.7 / 10
- Growth: 0.5 / 10
- Value: 7.5 / 10
- Risk: 7.2 / 10
- Quality: 5.9 / 10
- Return: 4.6 / 10
Is FTDS expensive right now? It trades at 13.9 times earnings, against its own median of 14.4
As of October 9, 2026, FTDS is cheaper than 57% of its own 115 monthly readings since 2017 — 49 of those months were cheaper than today.
Trailing twelve-month, computed by ETF Copilot from the fund's holdings rather than quoted from a data provider, and rebuilt nightly.
What's inside FTDS? 15% Tech
What's inside FTDS: Size (Large 34%, Mid 66%, Small 0%); Geography (International 6%, US 94%); Tech 15.3%; AI 1.0%; Semiconductors 2.1%; Memory 2.1%.
What are FTDS's top holdings? The ten largest are 24% of the fund
HF Sinclair, Phillips 66, Cognizant Tech Solutions, APA, Devon Energy, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Tractor Supply, Quest Diagnostics, Allegion Public and Garmin are FTDS's largest holdings, in that order.
Less concentrated than 55% of Dividend US ETFs.
Half of FTDS's weight sits in its 23 largest positions, and once those weights are taken into account it behaves like 49 equally weighted holdings.
What is FTDS's expense ratio? 0.81% a year
As of October 9, 2026, FTDS charges 0.81% a year, yields 1.69% and holds $38M in assets across 51 positions.
| Measure | FTDS |
|---|---|
| Expense ratio | 0.81% |
| Dividend yield | 1.69% |
| Assets under management | $38M |
| Holdings | 51 |
Expense ratio, dividend yield and assets under management are reported by the fund and refreshed daily. Every other figure on this page is computed by ETF Copilot.
Cite this
ETF Copilot, “First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) scores and holdings analysis”, as of October 9, 2026.
https://etf-copilot.com/etf/ftds
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