First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (NASDAQ: LDSF) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $18.53 (about ₹1,743 a unit) as of 12 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.1% and holds 8 securities. Indian residents can buy LDSF through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$18.51
Today's high
$18.64
52 week low
$18.37
52 week high
$19.59
LDSF opened at $18.57, closed previously at $18.58, and has traded between $18.37 and $19.59 over the past 52 weeks.
About
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.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.1%
Assets (AUM)
$159.9M
Holdings
8
NAV
$18.59
Avg. volume
27.39K
1-year price change
-3.31%
5-year price change
-7.65%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 9 holdings
LDSF holds 8 securities in total. These 9 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy LDSF from India
Indian residents can buy LDSF units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in LDSF from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search LDSF and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, LDSF, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your LDSF position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying LDSF from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the LDSF price today?
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) last traded at $18.53 on NASDAQ, as of 12 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹1,743 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does LDSF trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is LDSF, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF manages about $159.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.1% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2019.
What are LDSF's largest holdings?
The top three are First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (33.0%), First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF (29.0%) and First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (12.0%). LDSF's 9 largest positions make up 100.0% of the fund.
Does LDSF pay dividends?
Yes. LDSF is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on LDSF taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of LDSF?
Yes. You can buy LDSF by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has LDSF performed?
LDSF's price is down 3.3% over the past year and down 7.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.