First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:FTLS) Reaches New 52-Week High – Here’s Why

Posted by Lauren Steadman on Jul 27th, 2026

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:FTLS – Get Free Report) shares reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as high as $77.52 and last traded at $75.31, with a volume of 5305 shares. The stock had previously closed at $74.74.

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $2.46 billion, a PE ratio of 21.59 and a beta of 0.50. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $74.31 and a 200-day simple moving average of $72.49.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Tidemark LLC bought a new position in First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its stake in First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF by 1,462.5% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 500 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 468 shares during the period. Rossby Financial LCC grew its holdings in First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF by 25.4% during the 4th quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 869 shares of the company’s stock valued at $62,000 after purchasing an additional 176 shares during the last quarter. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF in the first quarter worth approximately $75,000. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC increased its stake in First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF by 14.5% in the second quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 1,461 shares of the company’s stock worth $108,000 after purchasing an additional 185 shares during the period.

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF Company Profile

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The First Trust Long\u002FShort Equity ETF (FTLS) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in long\u002Fshort alternatives. The fund takes both long and short position in US-listed equity with US and foreign exposure. The actively managed funds will typically be 90-100% long and 0-50% short. FTLS was launched on Sep 9, 2014 and is managed by First Trust.