First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 4.78% ($0.89 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for October 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $160M. Review LDSF dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

LDSF fund composition

LDSF holds 8 positions, with 104.8% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.10%, and manages $159.7M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
LMBSFirst Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF33.04%
FSIGFirst Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF29.06%
HYLSFirst Trust Tactical High Yield ETF12.01%
FTSLFirst Trust Senior Loan Fund9.39%
FTSMFirst Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF5.94%
SCIOFirst Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF5.02%
BSVVanguard Short-Term Bond ETF4.96%
FEMBFirst Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF2.93%
FPEIFirst Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF2.48%
$USDUS Dollar0.00%

Sector allocation

Healthcare100.0%Corporate45.7%Securitized35.0%Government15.4%Cash & Others3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF)

What is First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 4.78%, which works out to $0.89 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is October 30, 2026.
How many years has First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
What does First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF invest in?
The First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (the "Fund") aims primarily to deliver consistent current income to investors, with a secondary objective focused on capital preservation. Under typical market conditions, the Fund pursues these goals by allocating at least 80% of its net assets (inclusive of any borrowed funds for investment) into a diversified portfolio of U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These chosen ETFs predominantly hold securities designed to generate income, ensuring the Fund maintains an overall effective portfolio duration of no more than three years.