First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII First Trust Income Opportunities ETF
FCEF

$22.08

0.05%

Market Cap: $40M

0

Funds holding %

of 6,710 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

167% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 8 | Existing positions reduced: 3

100% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 2 | Existing positions closed: 1

12% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $16.6M [Q1] → $18.6M (+$1.92M) [Q2]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 21 [Q1] → 22 (+1) [Q2]

0.07% less ownership

Funds ownership: 53.21% [Q1] → 53.14% (-0.07%) [Q2]

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First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: September 11, 2024 Record Date: September 11, 2024 Payable Date: September 30, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHAN.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: August 13, 2024 Record Date: August 13, 2024 Payable Date: August 30, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First T.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: July 11, 2024 Record Date: July 11, 2024 Payable Date: July 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS Fir.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: June 11, 2024 Record Date: June 11, 2024 Payable Date: June 28, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII FCEF Nasdaq Fi.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: May 14, 2024 Record Date: May 15, 2024 Payable Date: May 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII FCEF Nasdaq F.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: April 11, 2024 Record Date: April 12, 2024 Payable Date: April 30, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII FCEF Nasd.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: March 12, 2024 Record Date: March 13, 2024 Payable Date: March 28, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII FCEF Nasd.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: February 13, 2024 Record Date: February 14, 2024 Payable Date: February 29, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

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