First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) Stock Price & Analysis
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) is trading at USD 18.48, down 0.11% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:47 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
LDSF last closed at USD 18.48; today's session has ranged USD 18.47–18.54 on volume of 22,790 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 18.37–19.59 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 17:48 UTC.
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Key facts (LDSF)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +1.3% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y +12.6% vs S&P 500 +77.1%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LDSF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.3% | +12.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +77.1% |
| Per year | +1.3% | +2.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Max drawdown | -1.9% (Aug 2026→Sep 2026) | -7.4% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 17:48 UTC)
| Price | USD 18.48 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.11% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 18.48 |
| Open | USD 18.48 |
| Day Range | USD 18.47 – 18.54 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 18.37 – 19.59 |
| Volume | 22,790 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (LDSF)
Nexqual's technical model rates LDSF "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 17:48 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.61 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 18.64) |
| MACD | -0.04 (negative) |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEMB | First Trust Emerging Markets Lo | USD 28.51 | ▼ 0.34% |
| LMBS | First Trust Low Duration Opport | USD 48.75 | ▲ 0.05% |
| FIXD | First Trust Smith Opportunistic | USD 41.78 | ▼ 0.11% |
| FCVT | First Trust SSI Strategic Conve | USD 44.88 | ▼ 0.31% |
| SUSB | iShares ESG Aware 1-5 Year USD | USD 24.55 | ▼ 0.16% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 17:48 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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