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HYLS ETF · First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF
The HYLS 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 ofAlternatives1M perf.-0.55%
Last price
$41.00
1M perf.
+0.24%
1M flows
+€8.8M
AuM
€1.55B
E/R
1.05%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
HYLS
$41.00
Performance & flows
December 10, 2025 → March 10, 2026
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HYLS
$41.12
+0.64%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.24% | +0.64% | +6.21% | +20.60% | +9.47% | +0.09% | -0.04% | -0.04% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
$41.12
1D NAV change
+0.37%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
243
Inception date
2/25/2013
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 primary investment objective is to provide current income. The fund's secondary investment objective is to provide capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in high yield debt securities that are rated below investment grade at the time of purchase or unrated securities deemed by the fund's advisor to be of comparable quality.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.64% | +6.21% | +20.60% | +9.48% |
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
68.68%
United Kingdom
3.78%
Canada
2.20%
Unavailable
24.84%
Other
0.50%
Sectors
Insurance and reinsurance
11.43%
It services and computer programming
5.25%
Professional services
4.08%
Other sectors
3.67%
Other financial institutions
3.60%
Media
3.43%
Medical services
3.33%
Wholesale trade
2.69%
Unavailable
41.34%
Other
21.18%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 243
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
Lightning Power, 7.25% 15aug2032, USD
1011778 B.C., 4% 15oct2030, USD
United Rentals (North America), 6% 15dec2029, USD
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
ARDONAGH FINCO LIMITED, 7.75% 15feb2031, USD
Baldwin Insurance Group LLC, 7.125% 15may2031, USD
Acrisure, 7.5% 6nov2030, USD
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DISH Network, 11.75% 15nov2027, USD
Alliant Holdings Intermediate, 6.75% 15apr2028, USD
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Athenahealth, 6.5% 15feb2030, USD
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
Ringcentral, 8.5% 15aug2030, USD
Ardonagh Group, 8.875% 15feb2032, USD
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Integrates ESG criteria
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€211.75B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about HYLS
What does First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF, HYLS, invest in?
HYLS is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to High Yield Corporate Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of HYLS?
HYLS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.05%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was HYLS launched?
HYLS was introduced to the market on February 25, 2013. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of HYLS?
First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF, HYLS, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of HYLS?
HYLS oversees €1.55B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has HYLS performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, HYLS returned 0.24% over the past month, 0.64% over the last three months and -0.04% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for HYLS?
As of March 10, 2026, HYLS recorded net flows of +€8.7M over the last month and +€49M year-to-date.
Does HYLS distribute dividends?
HYLS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 6.60%.
What are the main country or region exposures of HYLS?
As of January 31, 2026, HYLS has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Canada.
In which sector or theme does HYLS invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, HYLS focuses largely on Insurance and reinsurance, It services and computer programming and Professional services.
How many securities does HYLS hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, HYLS holds 243 positions in its portfolio, with 16.65% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in HYLS?
As of January 31, 2026, HYLS top three holdings include Lightning Power, 7.25% 15aug2032, USD, 1011778 B.C., 4% 15oct2030, USD and United Rentals (North America), 6% 15dec2029, USD.
What is the base currency of HYLS?
The base currency of HYLS is USD.
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