First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) Holdings
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First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) has a last stored price of $40.27, as of the Oct 5, 2026 trading session. It has a 0.75% expense ratio and $216M in assets under management.
Holdings and weights below are as of Mar 15, 2026. In the stored portfolio snapshot, the largest listed holding is NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) at 7.58%, and the largest sector allocation is Technology at 42.9%.
First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis
ETF Overview
Risk Metrics
- Beta: 1.48
Expense Ratio
What does ILDR hold?
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) | 7.58% |
| Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) | 5.43% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) | 5.28% |
| Eli Lilly and Co (LLY) | 4.02% |
| Microsoft Corp (MSFT) | 3.95% |
| Broadcom Inc (AVGO) | 3.93% |
| Schneider Electric SE (SU.PA) | 3.92% |
| Oracle Corp (ORCL) | 3.39% |
| Micron Technology Inc (MU) | 2.68% |
| Siemens Energy AG Ordinary Shares (ENR.DE) | 2.55% |
This fund data is more than 45 days old; verify current holdings with the issuer.
How Is the Fund Allocated?
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 42.9% |
| Healthcare | 16.2% |
| Industrials | 15.5% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.9% |
| Communication Services | 8.7% |
| Financial Services | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 1.9% |
| Energy | 1.8% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 84.1% |
| France | 3.5% |
| Germany | 2.3% |
| Canada | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% |
| Denmark | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.9% |
| Luxembourg | 0.9% |
| Israel | 0.7% |
Dividend Yield
- FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (EIPI) (Sector Equity) — 1.11% expense ratio
- First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund (FEP) (International Equity) — 0.80% expense ratio
- First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) (International Equity) — 0.80% expense ratio
- First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund (FDT) (International Equity) — 0.80% expense ratio
- FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR) (Multi-Asset) — 0.95% expense ratio
- First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (RFEM) (International Equity) — 0.99% expense ratio
Questions & Answers
What is ILDR and what does it track?
The First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) seeks to provide capital appreciation by investing in companies that are expected to benefit from scientific and technological innovation.
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies involved in areas such as automation, advanced medicine, networks, advanced computing, enhanced mobility, energy revolution, and e-commerce.
What is the expense ratio for ILDR?
The expense ratio for the First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) is 0.75%. This means that for every $1000 invested, $7.50 is used to cover the fund's operating expenses.
While this is not the highest expense ratio among specialized ETFs, it is higher than some broad market ETFs.
What are the top holdings in ILDR?
The top holdings in the First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) are concentrated in a few key companies. As of 2026-03-15, the top three holdings are NVIDIA Corp (7.58%), Amazon.com Inc (5.43%), and Alphabet Inc Class A (5.28%).
Other significant holdings include Eli Lilly and Co (4.02%) and Microsoft Corp (3.95%).
Is ILDR a good long-term investment?
Whether ILDR is a suitable long-term investment depends on an individual's investment goals and risk tolerance. The fund focuses on companies expected to benefit from scientific and technological innovation, which can offer high growth potential but also carries inherent risks.
ILDR has a beta of 1.48, indicating higher volatility than the market. The fund's expense ratio is 0.75%.
How does ILDR compare to similar ETFs?
ILDR differentiates itself through its specific focus on companies benefiting from scientific and technological innovation. Compared to broader growth ETFs, ILDR offers a more targeted approach. Its expense ratio of 0.75% may be higher than some passively managed growth ETFs.
With AUM of $0.22 billion, ILDR is smaller than some of the more established growth ETFs.
Does ILDR pay dividends?
As of 2026-03-15, the First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) has a dividend yield of 0.00%. This indicates that the fund does not currently distribute dividends to its shareholders.
The fund's focus is on capital appreciation through investments in growth-oriented companies, rather than generating income through dividends. Investors seeking dividend income may want to consider other ETFs with a focus on dividend-paying stocks. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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