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FPE ETF · First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF
The FPE Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofMulti-Asset: Other1M perf.+4.73%
Last price
$18.07
1M perf.
+3.11%
1M flows
-€11M
AuM
€5.44B
E/R
0.85%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
FPE
$18.07
Performance & flows
January 27, 2026 → April 27, 2026
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FPE
$18.09
+1.21%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.11% | +1.21% | +11.10% | +34.75% | +14.59% | +2.91% | +2.91% | +2.03% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/27/2026
$18.09
1D NAV change
+0.01%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
211
Inception date
2/11/2013
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The fund's investment objective is to seek total return and to provide current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in preferred securities and income-producing debt securities including corporate bonds, high yield securities and convertible securities.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +1.21% | +11.10% | +34.75% | +14.59% |
| Volatility | ||||
| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
55.03%
Canada
7.83%
United Kingdom
5.42%
France
4.46%
Spain
2.73%
Mexico
2.33%
Bermuda
1.76%
Switzerland
1.37%
Unavailable
17.11%
Other
1.96%
Sectors
Banks
23.15%
Insurance and reinsurance
7.88%
Power
6.94%
Financial markets
6.33%
Financials
6.13%
Holding companies
1.93%
Other financial institutions
1.88%
Communication services
1.80%
Unavailable
38.52%
Other
5.44%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 211
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
WELLS 7.50% NON CUM PERP SRS L PRF
Barclays, 8% perp., USD
US65339K8374
JP Morgan, 6.875% perp., USD (NN)
US225313AT28
Charles Schwab, 4% perp., USD (H)
Hartford Financial Services, FRN 12feb2067, USD
Bell Canada, 7% 15sep2055, USD
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Goldman Sachs, 7.5% perp., USD (X)
US87264A2042
Corebridge Financial, 6.375% 15dec2064, USD
American AgCredit ACA, 5.25% perp., USD (A)
Bank of Montreal, 7.7% 26may2084, USD
US2333317921
AEGON Funding, 5.1% 15dec2049, USD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
410
Total AuM
€222.52B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.8004%
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Frequently asked questions about FPE
What does First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF, FPE, invest in?
FPE is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Corporate Equities and Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FPE?
FPE carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.85%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FPE launched?
FPE was introduced to the market on February 11, 2013. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FPE?
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF, FPE, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FPE?
FPE oversees €5.44B in assets as of April 27, 2026.
How has FPE performed lately?
Based on data from April 27, 2026, FPE returned 3.11% over the past month, 1.21% over the last three months and 2.03% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FPE?
As of April 27, 2026, FPE recorded net flows of -€12M over the last month and +€53M year-to-date.
Does FPE distribute dividends?
FPE follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 27, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 6.21%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FPE?
As of March 31, 2026, FPE has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does FPE invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, FPE focuses largely on Banks, Insurance and reinsurance and Power.
How many securities does FPE hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, FPE holds 211 positions in its portfolio, with 18.24% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FPE?
As of March 31, 2026, FPE top three holdings include WELLS 7.50% NON CUM PERP SRS L PRF, Barclays, 8% perp., USD and US65339K8374.
What is the base currency of FPE?
The base currency of FPE is USD.
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