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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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Last price
$17.98
1M perf.
-0.60%
1M flows
+€5.8M
AuM
€5.55B
E/R
0.85%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
FPE
$17.98
Performance & flows
December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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FPE
$18.05
+0.85%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.60% | +0.84% | +8.15% | +30.19% | +14.78% | -1.30% | +0.46% | +0.46% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$18.05
1D NAV change
-0.39%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
215
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 | +0.84% | +8.15% | +30.19% | +14.78% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
55.33%
Canada
9.24%
United Kingdom
5.44%
France
4.44%
Spain
2.73%
Mexico
2.33%
Bermuda
1.80%
Switzerland
1.29%
Unavailable
15.45%
Other
1.95%
Sectors
Banks
24.68%
Insurance and reinsurance
7.73%
Power
7.12%
Financials
6.31%
Financial markets
6.24%
Holding companies
2.19%
Communication services
1.78%
Other financial institutions
1.76%
Unavailable
35.98%
Other
6.21%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 215
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
WELLS 7.50% NON CUM PERP SRS L PRF
Barclays, 8% perp., USD
US65339K8374
JP Morgan, 6.875% perp., USD (NN)
US225313AT28
Goldman Sachs, 7.5% perp., USD (X)
US87264A2042
Charles Schwab, 4% perp., USD (H)
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Bell Canada, 7% 15sep2055, USD
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 8.125% 31oct2082, USD (3)
Hartford Financial Services, FRN 12feb2067, USD
Corebridge Financial, 6.375% 15dec2064, USD
Bank of Montreal, 7.7% 26may2084, USD
F&G Annuities & Life, 7.3% 15jan2065, USD
US2333317921
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€211.16B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
Top 5 funds by First Trust
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
RDVY | First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €17.19B |
SDVY | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €8.73B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | €8.53B |
BUFR | FT Vest Fund of Buffer ETF | €7.48B |
FVD | First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF - USD | €7.16B |
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 €5.55B in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has FPE performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, FPE returned -0.60% over the past month, 0.84% over the last three months and 0.46% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FPE?
As of March 12, 2026, FPE recorded net flows of +€5.5M over the last month and +€77M year-to-date.
Does FPE distribute dividends?
FPE follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.85%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FPE?
As of January 31, 2026, FPE has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does FPE invest in?
As of January 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 January 31, 2026, FPE holds 215 positions in its portfolio, with 18.34% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FPE?
As of January 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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