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First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF(FTSM)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FTSM
09/18/2026: FTSM (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 5.58% | Avg. Invested days 175 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/18/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 18, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $6.57B |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Expense Ratio | 0.45% |
| Distribution Yield | 4.1% |
| Inception | Aug 5, 2014 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +2.30% |
| 1 Year | +3.48% |
| 3 Year | +4.68% |
| 5 Year | +3.62% |
| 10 Year | +2.59% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 0.3% |
| 3Y Volatility | 0.42% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0.21 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Benchmark | BBgBarc US Agg Bond TR USD |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mid Cap | 0.77% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 0.00% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.00% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Holdings Turnover | 64.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Global Payments | 0.77% |
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