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First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF
UCON performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 29, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.37% | -0.98% | +0.72% | +0.76% | +14.91% | +9.50% |
| Flows | -$107M | -$77M | +$78M | +$161M | +$1.60B | +$2.53B |
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 | June 4, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.54% | +3.05% | +3.11% | +3.20% |
Max drawdown | -3.15% | -3.15% | -3.15% | -8.79% |
Max drawdown duration | 77d | 77d | 77d | 977d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 631d |
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 October 29, 2026, UCON manages $3.12 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has UCON performed recently?
As of October 29, 2026, UCON delivered a return of 1.37% over the past month (1M performance), -0.98% over the past three months (3M), and 0.72% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for UCON?
As of October 29, 2026, UCON has seen net flows of -$107M in the past month (1M flow) and +$78M year-to-date (YTD).
Does UCON pay dividends?
As of October 29, 2026, UCON has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.5%.
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