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FTGCvsLQD

FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VII against iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
FTGC 120LQD 96Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
FTGCLQD
Expense ratio0.95%0.14%
Assets$2.2B$33B
Net flow, 1 month−$1.2B
Net flow, 1 year+$5.7B
Return, YTD+31.5%-3.8%
Return, 1 year+20.6%-3.9%
Avg daily volume481K29.7M
Holdings332768
ListedOct 9, 2023Jul 21, 2002
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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