First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE)
- Expense ratio0.88%
- Net assets$5.91B
- Dividend yield6.42%
- 1-year return-1.46%
- Holdings73
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FPE performance
Total return · as of October 17, 2026- YTD-2.13%
- 1 year-1.46%
- 3 years+9.26%/yr
- 5 years+2.18%/yr
- 10 years+4.14%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 4.78%
- 3Y volatility
- 5.92%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.67
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
FPE top 10 holdings
| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WFC.PL | Wells Fargo & Company | 1.86% |
| 2 | XELLL | Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 | 1.15% |
| 3 | CRBD | Corebridge Financial Inc. 6.375 | 1.08% |
| 4 | US808513BJ38 | SCHW 4 | 1.08% |
| 5 | ESGRP | Enstar Group Ltd Pref Series D | 1.02% |
| 6 | AEFC | Aegon Funding Company LLC 5.10% | 1.00% |
| 7 | TMUSZ | T-Mobile US, Inc. 5.500% Senior Notes due March 2070 | 0.99% |
| 8 | DTK | DTE Energy Company 2025 Series | 0.96% |
| 9 | FGSN | F&G Annuities & Life Inc. 7.300% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2065 | 0.90% |
| 10 | ATHS | Athene Holding Ltd. 7.250% Fixed | 0.74% |
The top 10 holdings make up 10.8% of the fund (73 holdings in total). As of October 17, 2026.
About First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in preferred securities (Preferred Securities) and income-producing debt securities (Income Securities). The fund invests in securities that are traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange.
FPE ETF FAQ
What is the FPE expense ratio?
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.88%, or $88.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in FPE?
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF has about $5.91B in net assets.
What are the top holdings of FPE?
The largest positions in FPE are Wells Fargo & Company (1.86%), Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 (1.15%), Corebridge Financial Inc. 6.375 (1.08%). The fund holds 73 securities in total.
How has FPE performed?
FPE returned -1.46% over the past year and +2.18% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does FPE pay dividends?
FPE has a dividend yield of 6.42% and pays distributions na.
When was FPE launched?
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF began trading on February 11, 2013.