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First Trust Senior Loan ETF
FTSL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.49% | +2.61% | +1.93% | +5.36% | +17.34% | +21.15% |
| Flows | +$25M | +$94M | +$2M | -$32M | +$102M | +$335M |
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 | 0 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 1, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.10% | +1.73% | +1.92% | +2.28% |
Max drawdown | -0.43% | -1.50% | -1.76% | -6.74% |
Max drawdown duration | 27d | 87d | 56d | 368d |
Time to recover | 9d | 45d | 18d | 205d |
What type of ETF is FTSL?
FTSL is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does FTSL invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to North American High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of FTSL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTSL is 0.86%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTSL launched?
FTSL was launched on May 1, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTSL?
FTSL is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTSL?
As of June 8, 2026, FTSL manages $2.30 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTSL performed recently?
As of June 8, 2026, FTSL delivered a return of 0.49% over the past month (1M performance), 2.61% over the past three months (3M), and 1.93% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTSL?
As of June 8, 2026, FTSL has seen net flows of +$25M in the past month (1M flow) and +$2M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTSL pay dividends?
As of June 8, 2026, FTSL has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.51%.
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