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First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF
FCVT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.23% | -9.65% | +15.04% | +16.65% | +62.42% | +29.29% |
| Flows | +$5M | -$8M | -$6M | -$6M | -$28M | -$131M |
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 | 108 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 3, 2015 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 108
Top 15 Holdings
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Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +22.59% | +20.20% | +15.24% | +15.19% |
Max drawdown | -13.23% | -13.23% | -15.48% | -30.12% |
Max drawdown duration | 92d | 92d | 203d | 1396d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 79d | 676d |
What type of ETF is FCVT?
FCVT is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does FCVT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Convertible Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of FCVT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FCVT is 0.95%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FCVT launched?
FCVT was launched on November 3, 2015, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FCVT?
FCVT is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FCVT?
As of September 18, 2026, FCVT manages $103.21 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FCVT performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, FCVT delivered a return of -3.23% over the past month (1M performance), -9.65% over the past three months (3M), and 15.04% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FCVT?
As of September 18, 2026, FCVT has seen net flows of +$5M in the past month (1M flow) and -$6M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FCVT pay dividends?
As of September 18, 2026, FCVT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.3%.
How many holdings are in FCVT
As of July 31, 2026, FCVT holds 108 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FCVT?
As of July 31, 2026, FCVT holds 108 securities, with 26.87% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FCVT?
As of July 31, 2026, FCVT holds a portfolio of 108 underlyings, with its largest positions including Nebius, 1.25% 15mar2031, USD (Conv.), Western Digital Corp. and The Boeing Co.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FCVT invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, FCVT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FCVT focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, FCVT is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Healthcare.
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