FPEvsFIIGETF Comparison
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ETF 2
FIIG
First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.02%
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 Technology. FPE is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.83%, versus 0.49% for FIIG. FPE is down -0.51% year-to-date (YTD) with -$112M in YTD flows. FIIG performs better with -0.32% YTD performance, and +$40M 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 11/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FPE FIIG | +0.09%+2.51% | -3.20%-1.18% | -0.51%-0.32% | -0.42%+0.27% | +28.61%+16.17% | +9.11%n/a |
| Flows | FPE FIIG | -$128M-$978K | -$242M+$3M | -$112M+$40M | -$10M+$62M | +$542M+$653M | -$449M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FPE FIIG | +3.14%+5.14% | +3.00%+4.31% | +3.28%+5.17% | +5.38%n/a |
| Max drawdown | FPE FIIG | -3.90%-4.18% | -3.94%-4.71% | -4.02%-4.81% | -21.21%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | FPE FIIG | 89d89d | 106d126d | 92d217d | 1039dn/a |
Trading data
FPE | FIIG | |
Last sale 11/3/2026 at 5:49 PM | $17.02 | $19.96 |
| Previous close 11/02/2026 | $17.01 | $20.00 |
| Consolidated volume 11/02/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 11/3/2026 at 5:49 PM
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FPE | FIIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $17.02 | $19.96 |
| 1D performance | +0.06% | -0.20% |
| AuM | $5.82 B | $637.80 M |
| E/R | 0.83% | 0.49% |
Characteristics
FPE | FIIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Trust | First Trust |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 189 | 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
45.21%
Canada
9.9%
Other
44.89%
FIIG
USA
64.64%
Other
35.36%
Sectors
FPE
Finance
58.26%
Utilities
14.5%
Other
27.23%
FIIG
Finance
28.3%
Industrials
7.44%
Technology
7.23%
Other
57.03%
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Diversification
FPE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
17.78%
FIIG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.17%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
FPE
Wells Fargo & Co.
1.87%
Barclays, 8% perp., USD
1.72%
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, 6.5% 1jun2085, USD (U)
1.30%
JP Morgan, 6.875% perp., USD (NN)
1.26%
Credit Agricole SA, 7.125% perp., USD
1.22%
Xcel Energy, 6.25% 15oct2085, USD
1.18%
Charles Schwab, 4% perp., USD (H)
1.12%
Goldman Sachs, 7.5% perp., USD (X)
1.09%
Corebridge Financial, 6.375% 15dec2064, USD
1.05%
Bank of Montreal, 7.7% 26may2084, USD
1.05%
Enstar Group Ltd.
1.04%
T-Mobile USA, 5.5% 1mar2070, USD
0.99%
AEGON Funding, 5.1% 15dec2049, USD
0.97%
Banco Santander, 9.625% perp., USD
0.96%
ING Groep, 7% perp., USD
0.96%
FIIG
USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2045, USD (10957D)
1.93%
Constellation Software, 5.461% 16feb2034, USD
1.06%
ICON, 6% 8may2034, USD
1.04%
CRH America Finance, 5.4% 21may2034, USD
1.02%
Sodexo, 5.8% 15aug2035, USD
0.99%
Morgan Stanley, 5.25% 21apr2034, USD (I)
0.97%
Rabobank, 5.71% 21jan2033, USD
0.96%
US Foods Inc, 5.75% 15apr2033, USD
0.93%
Roper Technologies, 4.9% 15oct2034, USD
0.92%
American Water Works, 5.2% 1apr2036, USD
0.91%
HCA, 5.5% 1jun2033, USD
0.91%
Smurfit Kappa Treasury, 5.438% 3apr2034, USD
0.89%
FactSet Research Systems, 3.45% 1mar2032, USD
0.89%
CoStar Group, 2.8% 15jul2030, USD
0.88%
U.S. Bancorp, 4.839% 1feb2034, USD (AA)
0.87%
Frequently asked questions about FPE and FIIG
How have the FPE and FIIG ETFs performed in 2026?
As of November 2, 2026, FPE is down -0.51% year-to-date (YTD), while FIIG has lost -0.32%. That puts FIIG better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FPE or FIIG?
Year-to-date, the FPE ETF saw -$112M in flows, compared to +$40M for FIIG.
Which ETF is more volatile: FPE or FIIG?
Over the past year, FPE had a volatility of 3%, while FIIG experienced 4.31%.
Which ETF is bigger: FPE or FIIG?
As of November 2, 2026, FPE holds $5.82 B in assets under management (AUM), while FIIG manages $637.80 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 Technology.
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), Constellation Software, 5.461% 16feb2034, USD and ICON, 6% 8may2034, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: FPE or FIIG?
FPE holds 404 securities with 17.78% of its assets in the top 15. FIIG has 182 securities and a top 15 weight of 15.17%.
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