First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF
FCALNASDAQFirst TrustFixed Income
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $209.33M
- Expense ratio
- 0.49%
- Dividend yield
- 3.57%
- Holdings
- 280
- 52-week range
- $45.78$50.13
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 44.12K
FCAL ETF: First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $47.25 - $47.46 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $50.13 |
| 52-Week Low | $45.78 |
| Open | $47.36 |
| Volume (last close) | 92.88K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 44.12K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.87% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.66% |
| 6 Month Change | −4.37% |
| YTD Change | −4.28% |
| 1 Year Change | −4.31% |
| 5 Year Change | −12.94% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.83 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.57% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +16.47% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 4 |
| Assets (AUM) | $209.33M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| Total Holdings | 280 |
| Inception Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| 50-Day MA | $47.45 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $48.91 |
| RSI | 51.66 |
| Stochastic %K | 81.40 |
| Stochastic %D | 82.73 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FCAL at a Glance
First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF (FCAL) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in June 2017. It manages $209.33M in assets and charges a 0.49% expense ratio, about $49 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 280 positions. The largest are SOUTHERN CALIF PUB PWR AUTH REV 5% (CA.STNPWR 5 11.01.2033, 1.22%), CALIFORNIA CMNTY CHOICE FING AUTH CLEAN ENERGY PROJ REV 5% (CA.CCEDEV 10.01.2056, 0.97%) and ANAHEIM CALIF HSG & PUB IMPT AUTH REV 3.45% (CA.ANAHSG 10.01.2054, 0.97%).
It pays distributions yielding 3.57% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $1.83 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is down 4.3% over one year and down 12.9% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF
What is the current price of FCAL?
The latest FCAL price is $47.40 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $45.78–$50.13. The share price is down 4.3% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FCAL?
FCAL's annual expense ratio is 0.49%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FCAL pay dividends?
Yes, FCAL pays a 3.57% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 26, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of FCAL?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FCAL's largest holdings are SOUTHERN CALIF PUB PWR AUTH REV 5% (1.2%), CALIFORNIA CMNTY CHOICE FING AUTH CLEAN ENERGY PROJ REV 5% (1.0%), ANAHEIM CALIF HSG & PUB IMPT AUTH REV 3.45% (1.0%) (combined weight: 3.2%). The fund holds 280 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FCAL compare to similar ETFs?
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