# First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/LDSF · data as of 2026-10-23 16:47 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF), nexqual.com/LDSF" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 18.48 (-0.11% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:47 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 18.5 · day 18.47–18.54 · 52w 18.37–19.59 · market cap null · NGM

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +1.3% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +12.6% vs S&P 500 +77.1%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.3% | +12.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +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) |

## Peers
FEMB (First Trust Emerging Markets Lo) USD 28.56 -0.17% · LMBS (First Trust Low Duration Opport) USD 48.75 +0.04% · 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%

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