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First Trust TCW Securitized Plus ETF
DEED performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.07% | +1.22% | +1.53% | +7.98% | +10.53% | -2.51% |
| Flows | -$22M | -$15M | -$3M | -$782K | -$30M | +$33M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 29, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.40% | +4.09% | +6.58% | +6.77% |
Max drawdown | -2.69% | -2.69% | -9.72% | -20.27% |
Max drawdown duration | 53d | 53d | 448d | 1725d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 282d | N/A |
What type of ETF is DEED?
DEED is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does DEED invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of DEED?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DEED is 0.76%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DEED launched?
DEED was launched on April 29, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DEED?
DEED is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of DEED?
As of April 23, 2026, DEED manages $68.58 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DEED performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, DEED delivered a return of 1.07% over the past month (1M performance), 1.22% over the past three months (3M), and 1.53% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DEED?
As of April 23, 2026, DEED has seen net flows of -$22M in the past month (1M flow) and -$3M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DEED pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, DEED has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.57%.
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