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First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF
FPE performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.35% | -1.23% | +1.14% | +2.16% | +28.53% | +10.32% |
| Flows | -$24M | +$23M | +$108M | +$272M | +$556M | -$57M |
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 | 396 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 11, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 396
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Latest news about FPE
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.77% | +2.95% | +3.44% | +5.38% |
Max drawdown | -2.15% | -3.19% | -4.02% | -21.37% |
Max drawdown duration | 59d | 74d | 92d | 1090d |
Time to recover | N/A | 39d | 54d | 544d |
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 does FPE invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Corporate Equities and Bonds. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Other.
What is the expense ratio of FPE?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FPE is 0.83%, 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 September 16, 2026, FPE manages $6.20 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FPE performed recently?
As of September 16, 2026, FPE delivered a return of -1.35% over the past month (1M performance), -1.23% over the past three months (3M), and 1.14% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FPE?
As of September 16, 2026, FPE has seen net flows of -$24M in the past month (1M flow) and +$108M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FPE pay dividends?
As of September 16, 2026, FPE has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.91%.
How many holdings are in FPE
As of July 31, 2026, FPE holds 396 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 July 31, 2026, FPE holds 396 securities, with 17.92% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FPE?
As of July 31, 2026, FPE holds a portfolio of 396 underlyings, with its largest positions including Wells Fargo & Co., Barclays, 8% perp., USD and NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, 6.5% 1jun2085, USD (U). 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 July 31, 2026, FPE has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Canada.
What sectors or themes does FPE focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, FPE is primarily exposed to Finance and Utilities.
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