First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF
FPE
Market cap $5.74B

18.16 USD

-0.01

0.06%

At close Oct 17, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.06%

5 days

0.28%

1 month

0.39%

3 months

3.01%

6 months

6.70%

Year to date

7.84%

1 year

15.67%

5 years

-8.79%

0

Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 396 [Q1] → 396 (+0) [Q2]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 42 | Existing positions closed: 42

5% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 144 | Existing positions reduced: 152

5% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 19 [Q1] → 18 (-1) [Q2]

14.91% less ownership

Funds ownership: 75.61% [Q1] → 60.7% (-14.91%) [Q2]

20% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.01B [Q1] → $3.21B (-$794M) [Q2]

100% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $0 | Put options by funds: $174K

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Financial journalist opinion

FPE: Excellent Preferred Stocks ETF, But Poor Long-Term Investment

First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF is an actively managed fund focusing on preferred stocks, primarily in the U.S. and financial sector. The FPE ETF has outperformed its largest competitors over the past 10 years but has experienced a moderate decline in value and distributions. Despite a low credit risk profile, FPE's bond-like returns with stock-like draw-downs are not compelling for long-term investment.

FPE: Excellent Preferred Stocks ETF, But Poor Long-Term Investment

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: August 21, 2024 Record Date: August 21, 2024 Payable Date: August 30, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Na.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 151 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: June 27, 2024 Record Date: June 27, 2024 Payable Date: June 28, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchang.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: April 23, 2024 Record Date: April 24, 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 III FCAL N.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

Preferreds Weekly Review: Bond Interest Deferral Worries Investors

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the second week of April and highlight some of the key themes we are watching.

Preferreds Weekly Review: Bond Interest Deferral Worries Investors

Preferreds Weekly Review: Keep An Eye On The Spread Of Floating-Rate Preferreds

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the fourth week of March and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferreds had a good week as Treasury yields fell on the back of the Fed's more dovish than expected stance. We take a look at how stocks with different spreads over SOFR could react to Fed's cuts.

Preferreds Weekly Review: Keep An Eye On The Spread Of Floating-Rate Preferreds

Preferreds Weekly Review: Mandatory Convertibles Offer High-Beta Preferred Exposure

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the third week of March and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferreds were down for the week due to rising Treasury yields, but most preferred CEF sectors remain positive for the month. Albemarle issued a new preferred stock with a mandatory convertible feature, offering upside participation with less downside than the common and a higher coupon.

Preferreds Weekly Review: Mandatory Convertibles Offer High-Beta Preferred Exposure

FPE: A Preferred-Focused ETF Better Than The Rest

First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF is a high-yield, actively managed fund that primarily invests in preferred securities and income-producing debt securities. The FPE ETF offers the potential for high yields without significantly increasing risk by focusing on preferred securities. FPE's heavy concentration in the financial sector exposes the fund to specific sector risks, and it is subject to interest rate and credit risk.

FPE: A Preferred-Focused ETF Better Than The Rest

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 133 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: March 21, 2024 Record Date: March 22, 2024 Payable Date: March 28, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Trade.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

Preferreds Weekly Review: Historic Drawdowns Are Relevant Again

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the fourth week of February and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferreds had a strong week with a 1%+ return, driven by a drop in Treasury yields and compression in credit spreads. Different preferreds sectors have different drawdown profiles, offering investors an opportunity to tilt to more resilient securities in anticipation of the next drawdown.

Preferreds Weekly Review: Historic Drawdowns Are Relevant Again

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