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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 April 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +15.35% | +9.15% | +15.56% | +43.06% | +65.92% | +28.55% |
| Flows | -$2M | +$2M | +$7M | +$17M | -$28M | -$94M |
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 | 129 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 129
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +20.39% | +15.45% | +13.09% | +14.21% |
Max drawdown | -7.69% | -7.85% | -15.48% | -30.12% |
Max drawdown duration | 41d | 69d | 203d | 1396d |
Time to recover | 9d | 9d | 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 April 30, 2026, FCVT manages $116.54 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FCVT performed recently?
As of April 30, 2026, FCVT delivered a return of 15.35% over the past month (1M performance), 9.15% over the past three months (3M), and 15.56% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FCVT?
As of April 30, 2026, FCVT has seen net flows of -$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$7M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FCVT pay dividends?
As of April 30, 2026, FCVT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.47%.
How many holdings are in FCVT
As of March 31, 2026, FCVT holds 129 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 March 31, 2026, FCVT holds 129 securities, with 27.48% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FCVT?
As of March 31, 2026, FCVT holds a portfolio of 129 underlyings, with its largest positions including US55024UAJ88, Western Digital, 3% 15nov2028, USD (Conv.) and US0970232049. 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 March 31, 2026, FCVT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
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