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First Trust CEF Income Opportunities ETF
FCEF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.74% | +6.24% | +12.76% | +18.41% | +55.53% | +38.62% |
| Flows | +$4M | +$6M | +$12M | +$29M | +$45M | +$46M |
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 | September 27, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +7.55% | +7.79% | +9.78% | +12.00% |
Max drawdown | -2.05% | -6.38% | -12.57% | -25.09% |
Max drawdown duration | 12d | 46d | 117d | 939d |
Time to recover | 5d | 15d | 57d | 656d |
What type of ETF is FCEF?
FCEF is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Commodity, Equity and Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does FCEF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equities, Bonds and Commodities. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Other.
What is the expense ratio of FCEF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FCEF is 3.69%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FCEF launched?
FCEF was launched on September 27, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FCEF?
FCEF is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FCEF?
As of July 16, 2026, FCEF manages $81.16 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FCEF performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, FCEF delivered a return of 1.74% over the past month (1M performance), 6.24% over the past three months (3M), and 12.76% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FCEF?
As of July 16, 2026, FCEF has seen net flows of +$4M in the past month (1M flow) and +$12M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FCEF pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, FCEF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 10.31%.
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