First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF)
- Expense ratio0.89%
- Net assets$87.7M
- Dividend yield5.15%
- 1-year return-0.94%
- Holdings11
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HISF performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD-1.33%
- 1 year-0.94%
- 3 years+5.78%/yr
- 5 years+1.16%/yr
- 10 years+2.90%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 4.20%
- 3Y volatility
- 5.11%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.02
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
HISF top 10 holdings
All holdings →| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FTCB | First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV | 28.83% |
| 2 | HYLS | First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF | 12.32% |
| 3 | FIIG | First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF | 10.44% |
| 4 | LMBS | First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF | 10.14% |
| 5 | LGOV | First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF | 7.08% |
| 6 | FTSL | First Trust Senior Loan Fund | 6.81% |
| 7 | FIXD | First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF | 5.73% |
| 8 | FEMB | First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF | 5.18% |
| 9 | FSIG | First Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF | 4.99% |
| 10 | SCIO | First Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF | 4.92% |
The top 10 holdings make up 96.4% of the fund (11 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
About First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of U.S.-listed ETFs that is designed to follow the High Income Model developed by the advisor. The fund, through its investments in the underlying ETFs comprising the High Income Model, seeks to provide investors with a diversified income stream by holding a blend of fixed income assets that are actively managed to seek levels of high income and total return.
HISF ETF FAQ
What is the HISF expense ratio?
First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.89%, or $89.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in HISF?
First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF has about $87.7M in net assets.
What are the top holdings of HISF?
The largest positions in HISF are First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV (28.83%), First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (12.32%), First Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF (10.44%). The fund holds 11 securities in total.
How has HISF performed?
HISF returned -0.94% over the past year and +1.16% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does HISF pay dividends?
HISF has a dividend yield of 5.15%.
When was HISF launched?
First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF began trading on August 13, 2014.