First Trust Senior Loan Fund ETF
FTSL

$46.22

0.09%

Market Cap: $2.26B

0

Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

50% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 32

44% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 145 | Existing positions reduced: 101

14% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q1] → 16 (+2) [Q2]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 312 [Q1] → 328 (+16) [Q2]

10% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.75B [Q1] → $1.58B (-$173M) [Q2]

13.13% less ownership

Funds ownership: 82.32% [Q1] → 69.19% (-13.13%) [Q2]

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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 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

MSIM's Active Senior Loan ETF Beats Competitors on Cost

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's active senior loan ETF is a compelling offering in the current environment. Investors have increasingly looked to senior loan ETFs in recent history instead of high yield bonds.

MSIM's Active Senior Loan ETF Beats Competitors on Cost

FTSL: Not A Good Entry Point, But An Attractive Hold (Rating Downgrade)

First Trust Senior Loan Fund ETF is an exchange-traded fund that invests in leveraged loans. Despite rising interest rates, leveraged loans have delivered robust returns in the past year due to their floating-rate nature. The fund has gained over 6.5% since our last rating, with low volatility, and currently offers a 30-day SEC yield in excess of 8%.

FTSL: Not A Good Entry Point, But An Attractive Hold (Rating Downgrade)

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: February 21, 2024 Record Date: February 22, 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 III FCAL Na.

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

Eaton Vance Loans Expertise to the ETF Market

When the Exchange conference starts on Monday, advisors will have a new active floating rate bond ETF to learn about. It's one that's backed by a firm with a rich heritage in the investment style.

Eaton Vance Loans Expertise to the ETF Market

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: January 23, 2024 Record Date: January 24, 2024 Payable Date: January 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Nasda.

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: November 21, 2023 Record Date: November 22, 2023 Payable Date: November 30, 2023 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

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