Growth of $10,000 in LMBS
First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF · First Trust
A $10,000 investment compounding at LMBS’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 2.6% would reach $16,774 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.66% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (5.8%) | At 5-year avg (3.2%) | At 10-year avg (2.6%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $13,250 | $11,694 | $11,380 |
| 10 years | $17,557 | $13,676 | $12,952 |
| 15 years | $23,263 | $15,993 | $14,739 |
| 20 years | $30,824 | $18,703 | $16,774 |
| 25 years | $40,843 | $21,872 | $19,090 |
| 30 years | $54,118 | $25,578 | $21,725 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in LMBS be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 2.6%, $10,000 in LMBS would grow to about $12,952 in 10 years and $16,774 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is LMBS's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, LMBS's annualized total returns were 5.8% over 3 years, 3.2% over 5 years, 2.6% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.66% expense ratio.