# First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/FTSM · data as of 2026-10-23 14:44 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM), nexqual.com/FTSM" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 59.74 (-0.01% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:44 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 59.74 · day 59.73–59.75 · 52w 59.49–60.91 · market cap null · NGM

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.5% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +20.1% vs S&P 500 +77.2%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.5% | +20.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +77.2% |
| Per year | +3.5% | +3.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Max drawdown | -0.1% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -0.6% (Nov 2021→Jun 2022) |

## Peers
LMBS (First Trust Low Duration Opport) USD 48.74 +0.02% · FTSL (First Trust Senior Loan Fund) USD 44.28 -0.12% · FIXD (First Trust Smith Opportunistic) USD 41.76 -0.14% · HYLS (First Trust Tactical High Yield) USD 39.4 -0.23% · FMB (First Trust Managed Municipal E) USD 48.97 +0.03%

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