First Trust Income Opportunity ETF (FCEF)

NASDAQ: FCEFExchange-traded fund from First Trust.

  • Expense ratio3.40%
  • Net assets$79.4M
  • Dividend yield6.65%
  • 1-year return+7.23%
  • Holdings58

FCEF ETF price chart

FCEF quote & trading statistics

  • YTD+4.58%
  • 1 year+7.23%
  • 3 years+15.80%/yr
  • 5 years+5.08%/yr
  • 10 years+8.20%/yr
1Y volatility
10.34%
3Y volatility
9.65%
3Y Sharpe ratio
1.05

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

FCEF top 10 holdings

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First Trust Income Opportunity ETF largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1VRIGInvesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF3.93%
2ETGEaton Vance Tax Advantaged Global Dividend Income Closed Fund3.26%
3ETOEaton Vance Tax Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Closed Fund3.26%
4HTDJohn Hancock Tax Advantaged Dividend Income Closed Fund3.23%
5EVTEaton Vance Tax Advantaged Dividend Income Closed Fund3.17%
6GDVGabelli Dividend & Income Closed Fund3.13%
7UTFCohen and Steers Infrastructure Closed Fund3.01%
8BSTBlackRock Science & Tech Tr2.89%
9SORSource Capital Closed Fund2.60%
10WIWWestern Asset Claymore Inflation Linked Opportunities and Income Closed Fund2.42%

The top 10 holdings make up 30.9% of the fund (58 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.

FCEF sector weights

Financial Services
24.4%
Technology
15.4%
Utilities
14.6%
Healthcare
10.7%
Energy
10.2%
Industrials
8.0%
Real Estate
4.6%
Communication Services
4.1%
Consumer Cyclical
3.8%
Basic Materials
2.6%
Consumer Defensive
1.7%

FCEF region weights

North America
83.9%
Europe Developed
5.5%
United Kingdom
2.7%
Asia Developed
2.6%
Japan
1.1%
Latin America
1.0%
Asia Emerging
1.0%
Australasia
0.4%
Africa/Middle East
0.2%

FCEF asset allocation

U.S. stocks
45.0%
Bonds
32.8%
Non-U.S. stocks
9.1%
Not classified
7.5%
Other
4.6%

FCEF market-cap breakdown

Mid cap
12.8%
Large cap
11.3%
Mega cap
10.8%
Small cap
3.7%
Micro cap
2.1%

About First Trust Income Opportunity ETF

The fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of closed-end investment companies (closed-end funds) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are listed and traded in the United States on registered exchanges. In selecting the closed-end funds and ETFs for the fund"s portfolio, the fund's investment advisor utilizes a range of investment approaches.

FCEF ETF FAQ

What is the FCEF expense ratio?

First Trust Income Opportunity ETF has a net expense ratio of 3.40%, or $340.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in FCEF?

First Trust Income Opportunity ETF has about $79.4M in net assets.

What are the top holdings of FCEF?

The largest positions in FCEF are Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF (3.93%), Eaton Vance Tax Advantaged Global Dividend Income Closed Fund (3.26%), Eaton Vance Tax Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Closed Fund (3.26%). The fund holds 58 securities in total.

How has FCEF performed?

FCEF returned +7.23% over the past year and +5.08% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does FCEF pay dividends?

FCEF has a dividend yield of 6.65% and pays distributions monthly.

When was FCEF launched?

First Trust Income Opportunity ETF began trading on September 27, 2016.