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First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF
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Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.22% | -2.30% | +1.03% | +1.47% | +29.40% | +14.79% |
| Flows | -$2M | -$6M | +$125M | +$169M | +$710M | +$1.42B |
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 | 132 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 22, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 132
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.76% | +2.73% | +2.91% | +4.58% |
Max drawdown | -3.24% | -3.24% | -3.75% | -16.50% |
Max drawdown duration | 79d | 79d | 67d | 974d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 31d | 479d |
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 does FPEI 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 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 October 27, 2026, FPEI manages $1.85 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FPEI performed recently?
As of October 27, 2026, FPEI delivered a return of -0.22% over the past month (1M performance), -2.3% over the past three months (3M), and 1.03% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FPEI?
As of October 27, 2026, FPEI has seen net flows of -$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$125M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FPEI pay dividends?
As of October 27, 2026, FPEI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.1%.
How many holdings are in FPEI
As of August 31, 2026, FPEI holds 132 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 August 31, 2026, FPEI holds 132 securities, with 21% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FPEI?
As of August 31, 2026, FPEI holds a portfolio of 132 underlyings, with its largest positions including Credit Agricole SA, 7.125% perp., USD, ING Groep, 7% perp., USD and Banco Bilbao (BBVA), 7.75% perp., USD. 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 August 31, 2026, FPEI has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Canada.
What sectors or themes does FPEI focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, FPEI is primarily exposed to Finance and Utilities.
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