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First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF

Actively-managed preferred securities ETF. Higher yield than PFF with active credit selection. Invests in preferred stocks, subordinated debt, and hybrid securities from financials and utilities.

TER
0.84%
AUM
$6B
Holdings
~220
Data Range
— → —

Key Facts

ISIN
US33738R7427
Issuer
First Trust
Benchmark
No benchmark (actively managed)
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.84%
Assets Under Management
$6B approx.
Inception Date
2013-02-11
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~220

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Who Is This ETF For?

Portfolio stabilizer and income generator. Reduces overall portfolio volatility when paired with equities.

Key Risks to Consider

Interest rate risk: bond prices fall when rates rise.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), First Trust (metadata)Last verified: 2026-05-09