FSIGvsHYLSETF Comparison
ETF 1
FSIG
First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.09%
VS
First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF (FSIG) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) is part of the Alternatives segment. FSIG's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Business Services. In contrast, HYLS's top sector exposures are Finance, Business Services and Consumer Services. FSIG is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.44%, versus 0.69% for HYLS. FSIG is up 1.36% year-to-date (YTD) with +$134M in YTD flows. HYLS performs better with 2.37% YTD performance, and -$84M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FSIG and HYLS 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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FSIG vs HYLS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/10/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FSIG HYLS | -0.91%-0.94% | -0.10%+0.61% | +1.36%+2.37% | +2.22%+3.40% | +12.64%+18.26% | n/a+9.85% |
| Flows | FSIG HYLS | +$17M+$2M | -$6M-$4M | +$134M-$84M | +$241M+$21M | +$798M+$120M | --$329M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FSIG HYLS | +2.38%+2.55% | +2.11%+2.91% | +2.49%+3.64% | n/a+5.17% |
| Max drawdown | FSIG HYLS | -1.20%-1.22% | -1.54%-2.22% | -2.35%-3.70% | n/a-16.13% |
| Max drawdown duration | FSIG HYLS | 28d25d | 46d84d | 178d60d | n/a1066d |
Trading data
FSIG | HYLS | |
Last sale 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $18.61 | $40.21 |
| Previous close 09/10/2026 | $18.63 | $40.24 |
| Consolidated volume 09/10/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FSIG | HYLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $18.61 | $40.21 |
| 1D performance | -0.11% | -0.07% |
| AuM | $1.53 B | $1.62 B |
| E/R | 0.44% | 0.69% |
Characteristics
FSIG | HYLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Trust | First Trust |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 236 | 246 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 18, 2021 | February 25, 2013 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FSIG
USA
59.97%
Other
40.03%
HYLS
USA
71.69%
Other
28.31%
Sectors
FSIG
Finance
28.25%
Technology
8.28%
Business Services
7.1%
Other
56.37%
HYLS
Finance
18.7%
Business Services
12.92%
Consumer Services
9.91%
Industrials
9.02%
Other
49.45%
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Diversification
FSIG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
12.54%
HYLS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.63%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
FSIG
MSCI Inc, 4% 15nov2029, USD
1.50%
CrowdStrike Holdings, 3% 15feb2029, USD
1.40%
1011778 B.C., 5.625% 15sep2029, USD
0.96%
Smurfit Kappa Group, 5.2% 15jan2030, USD
0.87%
Constellation Software, 5.158% 16feb2029, USD
0.86%
Berry Global, 5.5% 15apr2028, USD
0.77%
IQVIA Inc., 5.7% 15may2028, USD
0.74%
ABC Supply, 4% 15jan2028, USD
0.72%
Mozart Debt Merger Sub, 3.875% 1apr2029, USD
0.71%
JP Morgan, 4.851% 25jul2028, USD
0.70%
CoStar Group, 2.8% 15jul2030, USD
0.69%
United Rentals (North America), 6% 15dec2029, USD
0.69%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.948% 22jul2028, USD (N)
0.66%
Nasdaq, 5.35% 28jun2028, USD
0.64%
Sodexo, 5.15% 15aug2030, USD
0.63%
HYLS
Rocket Companies, 6.375% 1aug2033, USD
1.55%
1011778 B.C., 4% 15oct2030, USD
1.47%
United Rentals (North America), 6% 15dec2029, USD
1.27%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.75% 1mar2033, USD
1.08%
Fair Isaac, 6% 15may2033, USD
1.07%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
1.04%
Viking Ocean Cruises Ship VII, 5.625% 15feb2029, USD
1.03%
Builders FirstSource, 6.75% 15may2035, USD
1.02%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
1.00%
TransDigm, 6.375% 31may2033, USD
0.93%
Shift4 Payments, 6.75% 15aug2032, USD
0.91%
Alliant Holdings Intermediate, 6.75% 15apr2028, USD
0.90%
Venture Global LNG, 7.75% 1may2035, USD
0.82%
Raven Acquisition Holdings, 6.875% 15nov2031, USD
0.77%
Neptune BidCo US, 9.29% 15apr2029, USD
0.77%
Frequently asked questions about FSIG and HYLS
How have the FSIG and HYLS ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 10, 2026, FSIG is up 1.36% year-to-date (YTD), while HYLS has returned 2.37%. That puts HYLS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FSIG or HYLS?
Year-to-date, the FSIG ETF saw +$134M in flows, compared to -$84M for HYLS.
Which ETF is more volatile: FSIG or HYLS?
Over the past year, FSIG had a volatility of 2.11%, while HYLS experienced 2.91%.
Which ETF is bigger: FSIG or HYLS?
As of September 10, 2026, FSIG holds $1.53 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYLS manages $1.62 B.
What sectors do the FSIG and HYLS ETFs invest in?
FSIG leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Business Services. Meanwhile, HYLS focuses on Finance, Business Services and Consumer Services.
What are the top holdings of the FSIG ETF and HYLS ETF?
FSIG top holdings include MSCI Inc, 4% 15nov2029, USD, CrowdStrike Holdings, 3% 15feb2029, USD and 1011778 B.C., 5.625% 15sep2029, USD. HYLS holds in its top three: Rocket Companies, 6.375% 1aug2033, USD, 1011778 B.C., 4% 15oct2030, USD and United Rentals (North America), 6% 15dec2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: FSIG or HYLS?
FSIG holds 236 securities with 12.54% of its assets in the top 15. HYLS has 247 securities and a top 15 weight of 15.63%.
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