Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 07/06/2006.The fund is sponsored by First Trust Advisors. It has amassed assets over $957 M, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.Why Large Cap BlendLarge cap companies usually have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Considered a more stable option, large cap companies boast more predictable cash flows and are less volatile than their mid and small cap counterparts.Blend ETFs are aptly named, since they tend to hold a mix of growth and value stocks, as well as show characteristics of both kinds of equities.CostsWhen considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts in the long term if all other factors remain equal.Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.61%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.07%.Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsETFs offer a diversified exposure and thus minimize single stock risk but it is still important to delve into a fund's holdings before investing. Most ETFs are very transparent products and many disclose their holdings on a daily basis.This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector--about 24.50% of the portfolio. Information Technology and Financials round out the top three.Looking at individual holdings, Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) accounts for about 2.42% of total assets, followed by The Tjx Companies, Inc. (TJX) and Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc. (EXPD).The top 10 holdings account for about 22.21% of total assets under management.Performance and RiskFTCS seeks to match the performance of the The Capital Strength Index before fees and expenses. The Capital Strength Index is an equal-dollar weighted index which provides exposure to well-capitalized companies with strong market positions based on strong balance sheets, high degree of liquidity, ability to generate earnings growth & record financial strength & profit growth.The ETF has gained about 2.24% so far this year and was up about 14.74% in the last one year (as of 07/12/2018). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $45.71 and $54.95.The ETF has a beta of 0.93 and standard deviation of 12.20% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 50 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.AlternativesFirst Trust Capital Strength ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, FTCS is a sufficient option for those seeking exposure to the Large Cap ETFs area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) track a similar index. While iShares Core S&P 500 ETF has $151.65 B in assets, SPDR S&P 500 ETF has $262.58 B. IVV has an expense ratio of 0.04% and SPY charges 0.09%.Bottom-LineWhile an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency.To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report FT-CAP STR E (FTCS): ETF Research Reports Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-SP500 (IVV): ETF Research Reports WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG): Free Stock Analysis Report The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research