# First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF (FICS)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/FICS · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF (FICS), nexqual.com/FICS" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 41.58 (+0.26% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 41.47 · day 41.39–41.6 · 52w 37.65–43.38 · market cap null · NGM

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +8.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +27.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +8.2% | +27.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +8.2% | +5.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.6% | 15.7% |
| Max drawdown | -10.3% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -27.9% (Dec 2021→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
FDTS (First Trust Developed Markets e) USD 67.58 -1.87% · FEUZ (First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX E) USD 62.86 -1.43% · FJP (First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund) USD 73.66 -1.64% · FID (First Trust S&P International D) USD 22.47 -0.66% · FPXI (First Trust International Equit) USD 62.18 -3.44%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/FICS · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt