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LSAF vs FICS

LeaderSharesTM AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF vs First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF

LSAF

LeaderSharesTM AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.75%

Fund size

$114M

FICS

First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF

Annual cost

0.70%

Fund size

$214M

Key differences

Both LSAF and FICS are equity ETFs. LSAF charges 0.75% a year and FICS 0.70%. The main difference: LSAF follows a index enhanced strategy; FICS uses index tracking.

  • LSAF follows a index enhanced strategy; FICS uses index tracking.
  • LSAF covers North America; FICS covers global markets excluding the US.
  • FICS costs 0.05% less per year.
  • Over the last three years, LSAF has delivered higher annualized returns.

Side-by-side comparison

LSAFFICS
Annual cost (TER)0.75%0.70%
Fund size (AUM)$114M$214M
Since20182020
Dividend yield0.61%1.91%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americaglobal ex us
Strategyindex enhancedindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+26.8%+5.5%
CAGR 3Y+20.0%+11.1%
CAGR 5Y+11.2%+5.4%
Sharpe 3Y1.000.58
Volatility 1Y14.59%13.44%
Max drawdown-41.67%-29.16%

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