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First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF
Trading data
FPEI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.07% | +1.41% | +0.81% | +9.05% | +27.94% | +18.96% |
| Flows | +$31M | +$130M | +$117M | +$282M | +$821M | +$1.56B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.34% | +3.07% | +4.41% | +4.51% |
Max drawdown | -1.27% | -3.66% | -7.37% | -16.75% |
Max drawdown duration | 16d | 46d | 126d | 1026d |
Time to recover | N/A | 31d | 121d | 480d |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Maturity
Credit rating
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 142
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 142 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 22, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is FPEI?
FPEI 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 FPEI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FPEI is 0.85%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FPEI launched?
FPEI was launched on August 22, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FPEI?
FPEI is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FPEI?
As of March 11, 2026, FPEI manages $1.94 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FPEI performed recently?
As of March 11, 2026, FPEI delivered a return of -0.07% over the past month (1M performance), 1.41% over the past three months (3M), and 0.81% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FPEI?
As of March 11, 2026, FPEI has seen net flows of +$31M in the past month (1M flow) and +$117M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FPEI pay dividends?
As of March 11, 2026, FPEI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.63%.
How many holdings are in FPEI
As of January 31, 2026, FPEI holds 142 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FPEI?
As of January 31, 2026, FPEI holds 142 securities, with 22.67% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FPEI?
As of January 31, 2026, FPEI holds a portfolio of 142 underlyings, with its largest positions including US225313AT28, Enbridge, 8.5% 15jan2084, USD (2023-B) and US456837BT90. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FPEI invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FPEI has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Canada.
What sectors or themes does FPEI focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, FPEI is primarily exposed to Banks and Power.
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