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First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF
Trading data
FCVT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.34% | +2.66% | +3.50% | +29.21% | +50.45% | +13.57% |
| Flows | -$2M | +$7M | +$9M | -$640K | -$38M | -$132M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +17.84% | +16.18% | +12.49% | +14.14% |
Max drawdown | -5.44% | -10.40% | -15.48% | -30.12% |
Max drawdown duration | 43d | 46d | 203d | 1396d |
Time to recover | N/A | 32d | 79d | 676d |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Maturity
Credit rating
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 128
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 128 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 3, 2015 |
| ESG | No |
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 March 12, 2026, FCVT manages $106.89 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FCVT performed recently?
As of March 12, 2026, FCVT delivered a return of -2.34% over the past month (1M performance), 2.66% over the past three months (3M), and 3.5% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FCVT?
As of March 12, 2026, FCVT has seen net flows of -$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$9M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FCVT pay dividends?
As of March 12, 2026, FCVT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.72%.
How many holdings are in FCVT
As of January 31, 2026, FCVT holds 128 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 January 31, 2026, FCVT holds 128 securities, with 26.48% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FCVT?
As of January 31, 2026, FCVT holds a portfolio of 128 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 January 31, 2026, FCVT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
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