First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The First Trust Long\u002FShort Equity ETF (FTLS) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in long\u002Fshort alternatives. The fund takes both long and short position in US-listed equity with US and foreign exposure. The actively managed funds will typically be 90-100% long and 0-50% short. FTLS was launched on Sep 9, 2014 and is managed by First Trust.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $62.92 to $63.48
• 50-Day Range: $62.92 to $68.07
• 52-Week Range: $58.92 to $69.94
• Volume: 115,276 shs
• Average Volume: 149,288 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.87 billion
• Assets Under Management: $1.91 billion
• Dividend Yield: 1.57%
• Net Expense Ratio: 1.46%
• Aggregate Rating: Moderate Buy

FTLS ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FTLS shares performed this year?

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF's stock was trading at $65.81 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FTLS shares have decreased by 4.4% and is now trading at $62.92.
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Who are First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF's major shareholders?

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF's top institutional investors include Hobart Private Capital LLC (1.02%) and Global Wealth Strategies & Associates (0.06%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF?

Shares of FTLS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF investors own include Nuance Communications (NUAN), Lowe's Companies (LOW) and Deutsche Börse (DB1).

Fund Details

• Issuer: First Trust
• Fund Name: First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
• Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:FTLS
• Inception Date: 9/8/2014
• Fund Manager: John Gambla, Rob Guttschow
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: N/A
• Category: Strategy
• Focus: Long/Short
• Development Level: Blended Development
• Region: Global
• Number of Holdings: 405

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $1.91 billion
• Average Daily Volume: $184,581.80
• Discount/Premium: 0.14%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
• Advisor: First Trust Advisors L.P.
• Custodian: Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
• Distributor: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
• Transfer Agent: Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Jane Street

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 52,800 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 29,750,000
• Beta: 0.50
• Creation Unit: 50,000
• Creation Fee: $550.00