FCVTvsHYFIETF Comparison
ETF 1
FCVT
First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF
This fund is part of
Convertible Bonds
-3.14%
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First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF (FCVT) belongs to the Convertible Bonds segment. AB High Yield ETF (HYFI) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. FCVT's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Healthcare and Finance. In contrast, HYFI's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. FCVT is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.95%, versus 0.4% for HYFI. FCVT is down -0.89% year-to-date (YTD) with -$23M in YTD flows. HYFI performs better with 1.49% YTD performance, and +$37M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FCVT and HYFI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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FCVT vs HYFI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/05/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FCVT HYFI | -15.16%+1.02% | -16.58%-0.99% | -0.89%+1.49% | -3.08%+2.98% | +46.88%+26.55% | +5.45%n/a |
| Flows | FCVT HYFI | -$9M-$5M | -$12M+$13M | -$23M+$37M | -$38M+$49M | -$40M+$262M | -$116M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FCVT HYFI | +21.57%+3.37% | +21.25%+2.79% | +15.98%+3.12% | +15.60%n/a |
| Max drawdown | FCVT HYFI | -18.89%-2.66% | -22.16%-2.66% | -22.16%-3.97% | -30.12%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | FCVT HYFI | 80d69d | 140d69d | 140d68d | 1396dn/a |
Trading data
FCVT | HYFI | |
Last sale 11/6/2026 at 2:30 PM | $42.64 | $36.06 |
| Previous close 11/04/2026 | $42.30 | $36.09 |
| Consolidated volume 11/04/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 11/6/2026 at 2:30 PM
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Closed
FCVT | HYFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $42.64 | $36.06 |
| 1D performance | +0.82% | -0.08% |
| AuM | $73.95 M | $332.23 M |
| E/R | 0.95% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
FCVT | HYFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Trust | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 94 | 541 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 3, 2015 | May 15, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FCVT
USA
65.53%
Other
34.47%
HYFI
USA
66.78%
Other
33.22%
Sectors
FCVT
Technology
29.32%
Healthcare
11.58%
Finance
10.59%
Industrials
9.6%
Other
38.91%
HYFI
Finance
16.54%
Consumer Services
11.28%
Industrials
9.28%
Business Services
7.39%
Energy
7.27%
Healthcare
7.07%
Other
41.16%
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Diversification
FCVT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
26.82%
HYFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
8.32%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
FCVT
Nebius, 1.25% 15mar2031, USD (Conv.)
3.08%
The Boeing Co.
2.20%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
2.17%
Live Nation Entertainment, 2.875% 15jan2030, USD (Conv.)
2.07%
US63954QAN60
1.70%
Akamai Technologies, 0.25% 15may2033, USD (Conv.)
1.67%
US63954QAQ91
1.67%
Snowflake, 0% 1oct2027, USD (Conv.)
1.65%
Wells Fargo & Co.
1.62%
Bloom Energy, 0% 15nov2030, USD (Conv.)
1.56%
ON Semiconductor, 0.5% 1mar2029, USD (Conv.)
1.52%
US55024UAK51
1.52%
IREN, 0% 1jul2031, USD (Conv.)
1.50%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, 0% 15sep2031, USD (Conv.)
1.47%
Welltower, 2.75% 15may2028, USD (Conv.)
1.42%
HYFI
Sopaipilla Investor, 7.534% 30nov2048, USD
0.72%
DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD
0.62%
American Airlines, 5.75% 20apr2029, USD
0.57%
Olympus Water US Holding, 7.25% 15feb2033, USD
0.57%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.56%
Advance Auto Parts, 7% 1aug2030, USD
0.54%
Nissan Motor Acceptance, 7.05% 15sep2028, USD
0.54%
Howden UK Refinance, 7.25% 15feb2031, USD
0.53%
DISH DBS, 5.75% 1dec2028, USD
0.53%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.53%
FirstCash Holdings, 4.625% 1sep2028, USD
0.52%
US Foods Inc, 4.75% 15feb2029, USD
0.52%
Community Health Systems (CHS), 5.25% 15may2030, USD
0.52%
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 8.75% 1jul2034, USD
0.51%
Voyager Parent, 9.25% 1jul2032, USD
0.51%
Frequently asked questions about FCVT and HYFI
How have the FCVT and HYFI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of November 5, 2026, FCVT is down -0.89% year-to-date (YTD), while HYFI has returned 1.49%. That puts HYFI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FCVT or HYFI?
Year-to-date, the FCVT ETF saw -$23M in flows, compared to +$37M for HYFI.
Which ETF is more volatile: FCVT or HYFI?
Over the past year, FCVT had a volatility of 21.25%, while HYFI experienced 2.79%.
Which ETF is bigger: FCVT or HYFI?
As of November 5, 2026, FCVT holds $73.95 M in assets under management (AUM), while HYFI manages $332.23 M.
What sectors do the FCVT and HYFI ETFs invest in?
FCVT leans toward sectors like Technology, Healthcare and Finance. Meanwhile, HYFI focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the FCVT ETF and HYFI ETF?
FCVT top holdings include Nebius, 1.25% 15mar2031, USD (Conv.), The Boeing Co. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.. HYFI holds in its top three: Sopaipilla Investor, 7.534% 30nov2048, USD, DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD and American Airlines, 5.75% 20apr2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: FCVT or HYFI?
FCVT holds 107 securities with 26.82% of its assets in the top 15. HYFI has 617 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.32%.
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