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FICS vs YSEP

First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF vs FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September

FICS

First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF

First Trust

Annual cost

0.70%

Fund size

$223M

YSEP

FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - September

First Trust

Annual cost

0.90%

Fund size

$125M

Key differences

  • FICS costs 0.20% less per year.
  • FICS is classified as equity, while YSEP is alternative — different risk/return profiles.
  • FICS follows a index tracking strategy; YSEP uses structured outcome.
  • Over the last 3 years, YSEP has delivered higher annualized returns.

Side-by-side comparison

FICSYSEP
Annual cost (TER)0.70%0.90%
Fund size (AUM)$223M$125M
Since20202021
Dividend yield1.94%0.00%
Asset classequityalternative
Region
Strategyindex trackingstructured outcome
CAGR 1Y+5.3%+14.5%
CAGR 3Y+10.2%+11.4%
CAGR 5Y+6.0%N/A
Sharpe 3Y0.530.80
Volatility 1Y13.22%8.17%
Max drawdown-29.16%-22.58%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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