according to a Filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Dated April 20, 2026, Centennial Wealth Advisory LLC increased its position First Trust Growth Strength ETF (NASDAQ:FTGS) Shares increased by 91,927 during the first quarter. Quarter-end position value increased by $2.97 million, a figure that includes both trading activity and price movement.
These purchases represented 1.79% of Centennial Wealth Advisory’s 13F AUM at quarter end.
Top holdings after filing:
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NYSEMKT: BUFD: $51.12 million (12.4% of AUM)
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NYSEMKT: AVIG: $22.95 million (5.6% of AUM)
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NYSEMKT: FTCB: $22.81 million (5.5% of AUM)
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NYSEMKT: BUFQ: $18.25 million (4.4% of AUM)
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NYSEMKT: BUFG: $18.03 million (4.4% of AUM)
As of April 17, 2026, the price of FTGS shares was $36.74. The one-year price return was 29.2%, lagging the S&P 500 by 5.5 percentage points.
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metric |
price |
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Om |
1.16 billion |
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Price (as of market close 4/17/26) |
$36.74 |
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dividend yield |
0.10% |
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1 year total return |
29.23% |
The First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) provides exposure to a rules-based index of growth-oriented U.S. equities and REITs that aim to provide capital appreciation by targeting companies with strong growth profiles. The fund’s systematic approach and diversified holdings are designed to capture growth opportunities while maintaining transparency and liquidity. This ETF may appeal to investors seeking a disciplined, index-based strategy for access to high-growth sectors of the U.S. equity market.
Its investment strategy seeks to track the performance of the Growth Strength Index, focusing on US equities and REITs with strong growth characteristics.
The ETF’s portfolio consists primarily of common stocks and real estate investment trusts, with at least 80% of its assets allocated to components of the underlying index.
The First Trust Growth Strength ETF targets growth by applying a more selective approach than broad-market funds, focusing on companies that combine earnings growth with strong balance sheets. Rather than owning only the largest growth names, the strategy selects from a limited universe of large-cap U.S. stocks and REITs that meet specific financial strength and liquidity thresholds.
These characteristics affect the performance of the fund in different market cycles. FTGS outperforms when investors favor earnings stability and financial strength, but it can lag when momentum-driven or speculative growth stocks move. Interest rates are also important, as higher rates can put pressure on growth valuations, while stable or falling rates support this segment of the market.
