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First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF
MGOV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.57% | +0.38% | +1.90% | +6.37% | ||
| Flows | -$3M | +$8K | +$21M | +$36M | - | - |
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 | August 2, 2023 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.81% | +4.31% | ||
Max drawdown | -1.89% | -2.95% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 137d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 28d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is MGOV?
MGOV is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does MGOV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of MGOV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MGOV is 0.49%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MGOV launched?
MGOV was launched on August 2, 2023, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MGOV?
MGOV is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of MGOV?
As of July 16, 2026, MGOV manages $101.46 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MGOV performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, MGOV delivered a return of -0.57% over the past month (1M performance), 0.38% over the past three months (3M), and 1.9% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for MGOV?
As of July 16, 2026, MGOV has seen net flows of -$3M in the past month (1M flow) and +$21M year-to-date (YTD).
Does MGOV pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, MGOV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.74%.
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