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First Trust Balanced Income ETF
FTBI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.15% | +2.09% | +5.00% | |||
| Flows | +$7K | +$2M | +$4M | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The First Trust Balanced Income ETF is built to track the Bloomberg Moderate Allocation Income Focus GTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity, Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | May 28, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.03% | |||
Max drawdown | -5.37% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 50d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 18d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FTBI?
FTBI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity, Equity and Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FTBI track?
FTBI tracks the Bloomberg Moderate Allocation Income Focus GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FTBI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Aggregate Equities, Bonds and Commodities multiple commodities. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Moderate.
What is the expense ratio of FTBI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTBI is 0.97%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTBI launched?
FTBI was launched on May 28, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTBI?
FTBI is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTBI?
As of April 28, 2026, FTBI manages $19.32 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTBI performed recently?
As of April 28, 2026, FTBI delivered a return of 6.15% over the past month (1M performance), 2.09% over the past three months (3M), and 5% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTBI?
As of April 28, 2026, FTBI has seen net flows of +$7K in the past month (1M flow) and +$4M year-to-date (YTD).
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