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FTSD vs FIIG

Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF vs First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF

FTSD

Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF

Annual cost

0.25%

Fund size

$288M

FIIG

First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF

Annual cost

0.49%

Fund size

$680M

Key differences

Both FTSD and FIIG are fixed income ETFs. FTSD charges 0.25% a year and FIIG 0.49%. The main difference: FTSD follows a index tracking strategy; FIIG uses active selection.

  • FTSD follows a index tracking strategy; FIIG uses active selection.
  • FTSD costs 0.24% less per year.
  • FTSD has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

FTSDFIIG
Annual cost (TER)0.25%0.49%
Fund size (AUM)$288M$680M
Since20132023
Dividend yield4.51%4.64%
Asset classfixed incomefixed income
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyindex trackingactive selection
CAGR 1Y+4.4%+4.9%
CAGR 3Y+5.0%N/A
CAGR 5Y+2.5%N/A
Sharpe 3Y0.80N/A
Volatility 1Y1.32%4.62%
Max drawdown-5.32%-5.50%

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