First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF (FCVT)

NASDAQ: FCVTExchange-traded fund from First Trust.

  • Expense ratio0.93%
  • Net assets$78.7M
  • Dividend yield1.17%
  • 1-year return+5.56%
  • Holdings10

FCVT ETF price chart

FCVT quote & trading statistics

  • YTD+5.75%
  • 1 year+5.56%
  • 3 years+15.81%/yr
  • 5 years+3.08%/yr
  • 10 years+10.41%/yr
1Y volatility
18.03%
3Y volatility
14.51%
3Y Sharpe ratio
0.92

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

FCVT top 10 holdings

First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1GOOGMGOOGM4.08%
2GOOGNGOOGN2.16%
3SMCIPSuper Micro Computer, Inc. Depositary Shares representing a 1/20th Interest in a Share of 7% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock1.25%
4WFC.PLWells Fargo & Company1.10%
5MCHPPMicrochip Technology Incorporated1.07%
6BAC.PLBank of America Corporation0.97%
7LITELumentum Holdings Inc0.85%
8BTSGUBrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Tangible Equity Unit0.67%
9SOMNThe Southern Company0.67%
10VSECUVSE Corporation Tangible Equity Units0.57%

The top 10 holdings make up 13.4% of the fund (10 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.

FCVT sector weights

Utilities
40.9%
Technology
32.4%
Healthcare
23.7%

FCVT region weights

North America
100.0%

FCVT asset allocation

Not classified
88.4%
Bonds
4.0%
U.S. stocks
2.8%
Cash
0.6%

FCVT market-cap breakdown

Mid cap
1.3%
Large cap
0.4%

About First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of U.S. and non-U.S. convertible securities. In general, convertible securities combine the investment characteristics of bonds and common stocks and typically consist of debt securities or preferred securities that may be converted or exchanged within a specified period of time into a certain amount of common stock or other equity security of the same or a different issuer.

FCVT ETF FAQ

What is the FCVT expense ratio?

First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.93%, or $93.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in FCVT?

First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF has about $78.7M in net assets.

What are the top holdings of FCVT?

The largest positions in FCVT are GOOGM (4.08%), GOOGN (2.16%), Super Micro Computer, Inc. Depositary Shares representing a 1/20th Interest in a Share of 7% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (1.25%). The fund holds 10 securities in total.

How has FCVT performed?

FCVT returned +5.56% over the past year and +3.08% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does FCVT pay dividends?

FCVT has a dividend yield of 1.17% and pays distributions monthly.

When was FCVT launched?

First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF began trading on November 3, 2015.