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HYLS

US33738D4088

Active ETF Fixed Income

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.-1.09%

Last price

$40.63

-0.44%

1M perf.

-0.29%

1M flows

-€119M

AuM

€1.42B

E/R

1.05%

Rating

Not rated

ESG Consensus®

HYLS

$40.63

-0.44%

Performance & flows

January 2, 2026 → April 2, 2026

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HYLS

$40.69

-0.52%

Historic performance and flows

	1M	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y	MTD	QTD	YTD
Perf.	-0.29%	-0.52%	+5.73%	+17.74%	+8.11%	+0.49%	+0.49%	-0.52%
Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics

Issuer

First Trust

CUSIP

33738D408

ISIN

US33738D4088

AuM

€1.42B

E/R

1.05%

ESG Consensus®

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NAV

4/2/2026

$40.69

1D NAV change

+0.10%

Dividend policy

Distributing

No. of holdings

231

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

Product type

Active ETF

Asset class

Fixed Income

Factors

N/A

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	-0.52%	+5.73%	+17.74%	+8.11%
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Perf./Volatility
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UCITS

N/A

PRIIPS

N/A

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Exposure

The HYLS ETF is actively managed, so it doesn't track an index. We're working to retrieve all detailed holding information.

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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria

SDG

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Issuer

First Trust

First Trust ID Card

Number of funds

402

Total AuM

€212.55B

Expense ratio range

0.15% - 13.69%

Average expense ratio

0.7992%

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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 €1.42B in assets as of April 2, 2026.

How has HYLS performed lately?

Based on data from April 2, 2026, HYLS returned -0.29% over the past month, -0.52% over the last three months and -0.52% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for HYLS?

As of April 2, 2026, HYLS recorded net flows of -€119M over the last month and -€70M year-to-date.

Does HYLS distribute dividends?

HYLS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 6.69%.

What are the main country or region exposures of HYLS?

As of February 28, 2026, HYLS has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Canada.

In which sector or theme does HYLS invest in?

As of February 28, 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 February 28, 2026, HYLS holds 231 positions in its portfolio, with 16.25% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in HYLS?

As of February 28, 2026, HYLS top three holdings include Lightning Power, 7.25% 15aug2032, USD, Baldwin Insurance Group LLC, 7.125% 15may2031, USD and 1011778 B.C., 4% 15oct2030, USD.

What is the base currency of HYLS?

The base currency of HYLS is USD.

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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 €1.42B in assets as of April 2, 2026.

How has HYLS performed lately?

Based on data from April 2, 2026, HYLS returned -0.29% over the past month, -0.52% over the last three months and -0.52% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for HYLS?

As of April 2, 2026, HYLS recorded net flows of -€119M over the last month and -€70M year-to-date.

Does HYLS distribute dividends?

HYLS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 6.69%.

What are the main country or region exposures of HYLS?

As of February 28, 2026, HYLS has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Canada.

In which sector or theme does HYLS invest in?

As of February 28, 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 February 28, 2026, HYLS holds 231 positions in its portfolio, with 16.25% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in HYLS?

As of February 28, 2026, HYLS top three holdings include Lightning Power, 7.25% 15aug2032, USD, Baldwin Insurance Group LLC, 7.125% 15may2031, USD and 1011778 B.C., 4% 15oct2030, USD.

What is the base currency of HYLS?

The base currency of HYLS is USD.

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