# First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/FTLS · data as of 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS), nexqual.com/FTLS" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 76.68 (+0.09% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 76.61 · day 76.49–77 · 52w 69.21–78.11 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +10.4% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +61.0% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +10.4% | +61.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +10.4% | +10.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.0% | 9.2% |
| Max drawdown | -3.8% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -10.3% (Jan 2025→Mar 2025) |

## Peers
FMF (First Trust Managed Futures Str) USD 51.95 +0.08% · QAI (NYLIM Hedge Multi-Strategy Trac) USD 35.52 -0.36% · HTUS (Hull Tactical US ETF) USD 45.43 -0.61% · LMBS (First Trust Low Duration Opport) USD 48.76 +0.06% · BTAL (AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Be) USD 13.3 -0.08%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/FTLS · 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