First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in stocks based on a particular theme. The fund is an actively managed fund that seeks capital appreciation by targeting global companies believed to benefit from scientific and technological innovation. ILDR was launched on May 25, 2021 and is managed by First Trust.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.11 to $22.39
• 50-Day Range: $20.60 to $28.00
• 52-Week Range: $19.74 to $28.16
• Volume: 10,183 shs
• Average Volume: 15,504 shs
• Market Capitalization: $54.37 million
• Assets Under Management: $52.17 million
• Dividend Yield: 0.00%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.76%
• Aggregate Rating: Moderate Buy

ILDR ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ILDR shares performed this year?

First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF's stock was trading at $25.53 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, ILDR shares have decreased by 13.1% and is now trading at $22.19.
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Who are First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF include HBW Advisory Services LLC (10.96%), Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. (1.39%), NBC Securities Inc. (0.72%) and Sowell Financial Services LLC (0.55%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF?

Shares of ILDR 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.

Fund Details

• Issuer: First Trust
• Fund Name: First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
• Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:ILDR
• Inception Date: 5/25/2021
• Fund Manager: Bob Hensley, David McGarel, Chris Peterson, Jared Wollen
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: N/A
• Category: Strategy
• Focus: Theme
• Development Level: Blended Development
• Region: Global
• Number of Holdings: 71

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $52.17 million
• Average Daily Volume: $0.00
• Discount/Premium: -0.01%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Advisor: First Trust Advisors L.P.
• Custodian: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Distributor: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
• Transfer Agent: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Flow Traders

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 4,700 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,450,000
• Beta: 1.20
• Creation Unit: 50,000