Income-based investors often devote a large part of their securities research time looking at bonds.
2025 marks a time of uncertainty for many investors—despite stellar performance in 2024 and a post-election bump that lasted through mid-December, the S&P 500 and the market as a whole face increasing geopolitical turmoil, a potential change to the regulatory environment for many industries alongside a new administration, haziness around the near-term future of interest rates, the ongoing impact of the AI revolution, and more. It's understandable that many investors might take a defensive approach in the new year.
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF is an actively managed fund focusing on preferred stocks, primarily in the U.S. and financial sector. The FPE ETF has outperformed its largest competitors over the past 10 years but has experienced a moderate decline in value and distributions. Despite a low credit risk profile, FPE's bond-like returns with stock-like draw-downs are not compelling for long-term investment.
![]() FPE 9 May 2024 | Other | €1.1 Per Share |
![]() FPE 4 May 2023 | Other | €1.06 Per Share |
![]() FPE 4 May 2022 | Other | €1.02 Per Share |
![]() FPE 5 May 2021 | Other | €0.98 Per Share |
![]() FPE 6 May 2020 | Other | €0.96 Per Share |
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![]() FPE 9 May 2024 | Other | €1.1 Per Share |
![]() FPE 4 May 2023 | Other | €1.06 Per Share |
![]() FPE 4 May 2022 | Other | €1.02 Per Share |
![]() FPE 5 May 2021 | Other | €0.98 Per Share |
![]() FPE 6 May 2020 | Other | €0.96 Per Share |
31 Jul 2025 (In 1 month) Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
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Asset Management Industry | Financial Services Sector | - CEO | XHAN Exchange | DE000A3E5D56 ISIN |
US Country | - Employees | 21 May 2025 Last Dividend | 5 Jun 2014 Last Split | - IPO Date |
The fund in question is designed for investors looking to diversify their portfolio through a focus on preferred securities and income-producing debt instruments. By allocating at least 80% of its net assets, including investment borrowings, towards Preferred Securities and Income Securities, the fund aims to provide steady income. It operates within a framework that allows for flexibility in investment choices, as it invests in securities that can be either traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange. This approach ensures a mix of accessibility and potential for income generation for its investors.
These are financial instruments that represent ownership in a company but typically do not confer voting rights. Preferred Securities often offer higher yield returns than common stock and are considered a hybrid of debt and equity. The fund invests a majority of its assets into these securities, aiming to capture their income-producing potential and provide investors with regular dividend payments.
Income Securities refer to debt instruments that are designed to provide regular income payments to investors. These can include bonds, debentures, or other types of debt securities. The fund focuses on investing in Income Securities that have the potential to generate steady cash flows. This strategy is particularly attractive to conservative investors or those looking for lower-risk investments that can still provide a moderate return.