FIIGvsCPLSETF Comparison
ETF 1
FIIG
First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.23%
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First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF (FIIG) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. AB Core Plus Bond ETF (CPLS) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. FIIG's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Healthcare. In contrast, CPLS's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Technology. FIIG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.3% for CPLS. FIIG is down -1.36% year-to-date (YTD) with +$39M in YTD flows. CPLS performs worse with -2.09% YTD performance, and +$18M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FIIG and CPLS 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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FIIG vs CPLS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FIIG CPLS | -0.34%-0.50% | -2.40%-2.22% | -1.36%-2.09% | -1.50%-2.29% | +15.07%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | FIIG CPLS | +$2M+$2M | +$2M-$5M | +$39M+$18M | +$62M+$30M | +$652M- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FIIG CPLS | +4.95%+4.31% | +4.22%+3.77% | +5.27%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | FIIG CPLS | -4.31%-3.44% | -4.71%-4.66% | -4.81%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | FIIG CPLS | 89d52d | 109d229d | 217dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
FIIG | CPLS | |
Last sale 10/20/2026 at 1:30 PM | $19.83 | $33.61 |
| Previous close 10/19/2026 | $19.80 | $33.56 |
| Consolidated volume 10/19/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FIIG | CPLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $19.83 | $33.61 |
| 1D performance | +0.15% | +0.16% |
| AuM | $632.71 M | $201.84 M |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.3% |
Characteristics
FIIG | CPLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Trust | AllianceBernstein |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 184 | 710 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | August 2, 2023 | December 13, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FIIG
USA
67.11%
Other
32.89%
CPLS
USA
75.1%
Other
24.9%
Sectors
FIIG
Finance
29.47%
Industrials
7.46%
Healthcare
7.2%
Other
55.87%
CPLS
Sovereign
41.43%
Finance
16.67%
Other
41.9%
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Diversification
FIIG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
16.07%
CPLS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
33.71%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
FIIG
USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2045, USD (10957D)
2.00%
Rabobank, 5.71% 21jan2033, USD
1.29%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
1.21%
Constellation Software, 5.461% 16feb2034, USD
1.07%
ICON, 6% 8may2034, USD
1.05%
CRH America Finance, 5.4% 21may2034, USD
1.03%
Sodexo, 5.8% 15aug2035, USD
1.01%
Morgan Stanley, 5.25% 21apr2034, USD (I)
0.98%
US Foods Inc, 5.75% 15apr2033, USD
0.95%
Roper Technologies, 4.9% 15oct2034, USD
0.94%
American Water Works, 5.2% 1apr2036, USD
0.92%
HCA, 5.5% 1jun2033, USD
0.92%
Molex Electronic Technologies, 5.25% 30apr2032, USD
0.91%
Smurfit Kappa Treasury, 5.438% 3apr2034, USD
0.90%
FactSet Research Systems, 3.45% 1mar2032, USD
0.89%
CPLS
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
4.95%
USA, Notes 4.875% 31oct2030, USD (R-2030)
3.93%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30sep2030, USD (Q-2030)
3.23%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2030, USD (AC-2030)
3.11%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
3.03%
USA, Bonds 3.125% 15may2048, USD
2.24%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31dec2026, USD (BM-2026)
1.97%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30nov2029, USD (S-2029)
1.94%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
1.89%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2030, USD (G-2030)
1.44%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2052, USD
1.44%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31jan2027, USD (AW-2027)
1.43%
USA, Notes 3.375% 31dec2027, USD (BM-2027)
1.13%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31dec2029, USD (T-2029)
1.10%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
0.87%
Frequently asked questions about FIIG and CPLS
How have the FIIG and CPLS ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, FIIG is down -1.36% year-to-date (YTD), while CPLS has lost -2.09%. That puts FIIG better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FIIG or CPLS?
Year-to-date, the FIIG ETF saw +$39M in flows, compared to +$18M for CPLS.
Which ETF is more volatile: FIIG or CPLS?
Over the past year, FIIG had a volatility of 4.22%, while CPLS experienced 3.77%.
Which ETF is bigger: FIIG or CPLS?
As of October 16, 2026, FIIG holds $632.71 M in assets under management (AUM), while CPLS manages $201.84 M.
What sectors do the FIIG and CPLS ETFs invest in?
FIIG leans toward sectors like Finance, Industrials and Healthcare. Meanwhile, CPLS focuses on Sovereign and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the FIIG ETF and CPLS ETF?
FIIG top holdings include USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2045, USD (10957D), Rabobank, 5.71% 21jan2033, USD and USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036). CPLS holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030), USA, Notes 4.875% 31oct2030, USD (R-2030) and USA, Notes 4.625% 30sep2030, USD (Q-2030).
Which ETF is more diversified: FIIG or CPLS?
FIIG holds 184 securities with 16.07% of its assets in the top 15. CPLS has 833 securities and a top 15 weight of 33.71%.
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