LDSF – First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus

First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus (LDSF) is a Short-Term Bond ETF, issued by First Trust, $151M in assets, 0.75% expense ratio.

Returns as of Oct 23, 2026: 1 week -0.0%, 1 year +6.9%.

Invests in income-generating ETFs with duration of three years or less, many advised by First Trust.

Top holdings

• LMBS – First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF, 37.9%
• FSIG – First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV, 34.8%
• HYLS – First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF, 15.9%
• FEMB – First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF, 3.0%
• FTSM – First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, 3.0%
• FTSL – First Trust Senior Loan Fund, 2.5%
• FPEI – First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF, 2.5%

Important ETFs