FPEvsFIIGETF Comparison
VS
ETF 2
FIIG
First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.27%
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE) belongs to the Multi-Asset: Other segment. First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF (FIIG) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. FPE's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Telecommunications. In contrast, FIIG's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Healthcare. FPE is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.83%, versus 0.49% for FIIG. FPE is up 1.14% year-to-date (YTD) with +$108M in YTD flows. FIIG performs worse with -1.03% YTD performance, and +$37M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FPE and FIIG 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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FPE vs FIIG performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FPE FIIG | -1.35%-1.82% | -1.23%-2.54% | +1.14%-1.03% | +2.16%-0.77% | +28.53%+12.89% | +10.32%n/a |
| Flows | FPE FIIG | -$24M+$4M | +$23M-$15M | +$108M+$37M | +$272M+$112M | +$556M+$650M | -$57M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FPE FIIG | +2.77%+4.25% | +2.95%+3.96% | +3.44%+5.36% | +5.38%n/a |
| Max drawdown | FPE FIIG | -2.15%-2.97% | -3.19%-3.01% | -4.02%-4.81% | -21.37%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | FPE FIIG | 59d79d | 74d106d | 92d217d | 1090dn/a |
Trading data
FPE | FIIG | |
Last sale 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM | $17.49 | $20.08 |
| Previous close 09/17/2026 | $17.53 | $20.17 |
| Consolidated volume 09/17/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FPE | FIIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $17.49 | $20.08 |
| 1D performance | -0.23% | -0.47% |
| AuM | $6.20 B | $635.41 M |
| E/R | 0.83% | 0.49% |
Characteristics
FPE | FIIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Trust | First Trust |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 284 | 182 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 11, 2013 | August 2, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FPE
USA
46.23%
Canada
9.8%
Other
43.97%
FIIG
USA
67.12%
Other
32.88%
Sectors
FPE
Finance
58.7%
Utilities
14.55%
Other
26.75%
FIIG
Finance
29.88%
Industrials
7.31%
Healthcare
7.16%
Other
55.65%
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Diversification
FPE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
17.92%
FIIG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
16.33%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
FPE
Wells Fargo & Co.
1.94%
Barclays, 8% perp., USD
1.67%
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, 6.5% 1jun2085, USD (U)
1.31%
Credit Agricole SA, 7.125% perp., USD
1.22%
Xcel Energy, 6.25% 15oct2085, USD
1.21%
JP Morgan, 6.875% perp., USD (NN)
1.21%
Hartford Financial Services, FRN 12feb2067, USD
1.11%
Charles Schwab, 4% perp., USD (H)
1.09%
Corebridge Financial, 6.375% 15dec2064, USD
1.06%
Goldman Sachs, 7.5% perp., USD (X)
1.06%
American AgCredit ACA, 5.25% perp., USD (A)
1.03%
T-Mobile USA, 5.5% 1mar2070, USD
1.02%
Bank of Montreal, 7.7% 26may2084, USD
1.02%
Enstar Group Ltd.
0.99%
DTE Energy, 6.25% 1oct2085, USD (2025 H)
0.97%
FIIG
USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2045, USD (10957D)
1.99%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
1.51%
Rabobank, 5.71% 21jan2033, USD
1.29%
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
1.00%
Morgan Stanley, 5.25% 21apr2034, USD (I)
0.98%
US Foods Inc, 5.75% 15apr2033, USD
0.94%
Roper Technologies, 4.9% 15oct2034, USD
0.94%
American Water Works, 5.2% 1apr2036, USD
0.92%
Molex Electronic Technologies, 5.25% 30apr2032, USD
0.91%
HCA, 5.5% 1jun2033, USD
0.91%
Smurfit Kappa Treasury, 5.438% 3apr2034, USD
0.90%
FactSet Research Systems, 3.45% 1mar2032, USD
0.89%
Frequently asked questions about FPE and FIIG
How have the FPE and FIIG ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 16, 2026, FPE is up 1.14% year-to-date (YTD), while FIIG has lost -1.03%. That puts FPE better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FPE or FIIG?
Year-to-date, the FPE ETF saw +$108M in flows, compared to +$37M for FIIG.
Which ETF is more volatile: FPE or FIIG?
Over the past year, FPE had a volatility of 2.95%, while FIIG experienced 3.96%.
Which ETF is bigger: FPE or FIIG?
As of September 16, 2026, FPE holds $6.20 B in assets under management (AUM), while FIIG manages $635.41 M.
What sectors do the FPE and FIIG ETFs invest in?
FPE leans toward sectors like Finance and Utilities. Meanwhile, FIIG focuses on Finance, Industrials and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the FPE ETF and FIIG ETF?
FPE top holdings include Wells Fargo & Co., Barclays, 8% perp., USD and NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, 6.5% 1jun2085, USD (U). FIIG holds in its top three: USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2045, USD (10957D), USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036) and Rabobank, 5.71% 21jan2033, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: FPE or FIIG?
FPE holds 396 securities with 17.92% of its assets in the top 15. FIIG has 182 securities and a top 15 weight of 16.33%.
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