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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 April 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.04% | +1.18% | +1.90% | +11.25% | +34.59% | +14.67% |
| Flows | -$9M | -$14M | +$67M | +$489M | +$272M | +$937M |
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 | 211 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 211
Top 15 Holdings
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Maturity
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Latest news about FPE
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.99% | +2.78% | +3.67% | +5.37% |
Max drawdown | -3.19% | -3.19% | -4.02% | -21.37% |
Max drawdown duration | 67d | 67d | 92d | 1090d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 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 0.85%, 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 April 30, 2026, FPE manages $6.37 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FPE performed recently?
As of April 30, 2026, FPE delivered a return of 3.04% over the past month (1M performance), 1.18% over the past three months (3M), and 1.9% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FPE?
As of April 30, 2026, FPE has seen net flows of -$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$67M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FPE pay dividends?
As of April 30, 2026, FPE has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.22%.
How many holdings are in FPE
As of March 31, 2026, FPE holds 211 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 March 31, 2026, FPE holds 211 securities, with 18.24% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FPE?
As of March 31, 2026, FPE holds a portfolio of 211 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 March 31, 2026, FPE has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Canada.
What sectors or themes does FPE focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FPE is primarily exposed to Banks and Insurance and reinsurance.
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