FPE
+0.21 · +1.14%
$18.30 · NYSE ARCA

First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE) ETF Analysis | Preferred Stock

First Trust · United States
AUM:$6.5B
#– of – in Preferred Stock ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 9.9% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.84% — above average for this category.

What is FPE?

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.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Cost & Yield (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
FPE returned 9.9% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 0.84% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 7.2% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$6.5B
Expense Ratio0.84%
Dividend Yield5.76%
Holdings7
Inception DateFeb 2013
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.44
CategoryPreferred Stock
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-2.9%
1Y
+1.6%
3Y
+28.0%
5Y
+12.0%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FPE 5 years ago, it would have grown to £11,200 — a gain of £1,200.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FPE delivered positive returns in 3 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFPE
2026 YTD-1.8%
2025+9.3%
2024+11.3%
2023+6.1%
2022-12.8%
CAGR 4yr+3.0%
3/5 positive yearsAvg return: +2.4%Worst year: -12.8% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: NEGATIVE
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
3.8%
Low
Momentum
-1.3%
30-day change
Support Level
17.66
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.