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First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF
Trading data
UCON performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.10% | +0.82% | +0.58% | +5.21% | +14.49% | +10.10% |
| Flows | +$54M | +$124M | +$78M | -$262M | +$1.68B | +$3.00B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.06% | +2.38% | +3.08% | +2.98% |
Max drawdown | -1.04% | -1.29% | -2.59% | -8.98% |
Max drawdown duration | 10d | 26d | 177d | 1050d |
Time to recover | N/A | 19d | 77d | 650d |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Maturity
Credit rating
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 290
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 290 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 4, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is UCON?
UCON is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does UCON invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of UCON?
The total expense ratio (TER) of UCON is 0.86%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was UCON launched?
UCON was launched on June 4, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of UCON?
UCON is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of UCON?
As of March 11, 2026, UCON manages $3.24 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has UCON performed recently?
As of March 11, 2026, UCON delivered a return of -0.1% over the past month (1M performance), 0.82% over the past three months (3M), and 0.58% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for UCON?
As of March 11, 2026, UCON has seen net flows of +$54M in the past month (1M flow) and +$78M year-to-date (YTD).
Does UCON pay dividends?
As of March 11, 2026, UCON has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.54%.
How many holdings are in UCON
As of January 31, 2026, UCON holds 290 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is UCON?
As of January 31, 2026, UCON holds 290 securities, with 27.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of UCON?
As of January 31, 2026, UCON holds a portfolio of 290 underlyings, with its largest positions including US91282CNG23, US91282CNV99 and US3132DWNG41. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does UCON invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, UCON has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
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