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First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF
Trading data
FPE performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.60% | +0.84% | +0.46% | +8.15% | +30.19% | +14.78% |
| Flows | +$7M | +$149M | +$91M | +$418M | +$235M | +$1.27B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.71% | +3.22% | +4.92% | +5.34% |
Max drawdown | -1.65% | -3.75% | -7.36% | -21.37% |
Max drawdown duration | 18d | 66d | 129d | 1090d |
Time to recover | N/A | 49d | 124d | 544d |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Maturity
Credit rating
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 215
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 215 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 11, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is FPE?
FPE is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity and Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What is the expense ratio of FPE?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FPE is 0.85%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FPE launched?
FPE was launched on February 11, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FPE?
FPE is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FPE?
As of March 12, 2026, FPE manages $6.38 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FPE performed recently?
As of March 12, 2026, FPE delivered a return of -0.6% over the past month (1M performance), 0.84% over the past three months (3M), and 0.46% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FPE?
As of March 12, 2026, FPE has seen net flows of +$7M in the past month (1M flow) and +$91M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FPE pay dividends?
As of March 12, 2026, FPE has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.85%.
How many holdings are in FPE
As of January 31, 2026, FPE holds 215 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FPE?
As of January 31, 2026, FPE holds 215 securities, with 18.34% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FPE?
As of January 31, 2026, FPE holds a portfolio of 215 underlyings, with its largest positions including WELLS 7.50% NON CUM PERP SRS L PRF, Barclays, 8% perp., USD and US65339K8374. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FPE invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FPE has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Canada.
What sectors or themes does FPE focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, FPE is primarily exposed to Banks, Insurance and reinsurance and Power.
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