ATLASFirst Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.74% and the yield is 0.00%. The ten largest holdings are 44% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ILDR
| Last price | $36.02 (-4.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 51% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $34.28 – $38.01 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.8% |
| Distribution yield | 0.00% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
ILDR fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Technology & innovation |
| Assets under management | $363M |
| Expense ratio | 0.74% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 52% |
| Inception | May 25, 2021 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stock and depository receipts issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies that may benefit from the development or application of scientific and technological innovation. The fund"s investments will be concentrated in the information technology sector, and therefore, may be concentrated in one or more industries within the information technology sector. The fund is non-diversified.
ILDR top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 9.48% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD | Technology | 6.11% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 5.82% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 4.51% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 3.60% |
| Marvell Technology Group Ltd MRVL | Technology | 3.39% |
| Eli Lilly and Company LLY | Healthcare | 2.92% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 2.92% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 2.61% |
| Arista Networks ANET | Technology | 2.70% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ILDR sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 54.0% |
| Industrials | 12.5% |
| Healthcare | 11.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.6% |
| Communication Services | 7.5% |
| Financial Services | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 2.4% |
| Energy | 1.1% |
By region: North America 95.2%, Europe Developed 4.4%, Africa/Middle East 0.4%.
ILDR returns and risk
| Year to date | +20.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +19.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +31.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +13.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 21.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.21 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ILDR: frequently asked questions
What does ILDR invest in?
First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (9.5%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (6.1%), Amazon.com Inc (5.8%), Alphabet Inc Class A (4.5%), Broadcom Inc (3.6%).
What is the ILDR expense ratio?
0.74% a year: about $74.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ILDR dividend yield?
0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ILDR go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 51%, with a likely range (50%) of $34.28 to $38.01 from $36.02 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ILDR performed?
Year to date +20.4%, one year +19.0%, three years +31.2% a year, five years +13.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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