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First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF
FTQI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +7.89% | +6.32% | +7.95% | +30.49% | +56.82% | +65.90% |
| Flows | -$5M | +$27M | +$29M | +$139M | +$735M | +$762M |
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 | Options Strategies |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 201 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 6, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 201
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.51% | +10.98% | +14.11% | +15.58% |
Max drawdown | -5.23% | -5.23% | -19.42% | -19.42% |
Max drawdown duration | 69d | 69d | 170d | 170d |
Time to recover | 9d | 9d | 121d | 121d |
What type of ETF is FTQI?
FTQI is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does FTQI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of FTQI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTQI is 0.76%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTQI launched?
FTQI was launched on January 6, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTQI?
FTQI is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTQI?
As of April 24, 2026, FTQI manages $809.66 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTQI performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, FTQI delivered a return of 7.89% over the past month (1M performance), 6.32% over the past three months (3M), and 7.95% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTQI?
As of April 24, 2026, FTQI has seen net flows of -$5M in the past month (1M flow) and +$29M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTQI pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, FTQI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 12.28%.
How many holdings are in FTQI
As of March 31, 2026, FTQI holds 201 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FTQI?
As of March 31, 2026, FTQI holds 201 securities, with 49.67% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FTQI?
As of March 31, 2026, FTQI holds a portfolio of 201 underlyings, with its largest positions including APPLE, NVIDIA and AMAZON.COM INC. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FTQI invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FTQI has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FTQI focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, FTQI is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
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