First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF
FPENYSEARCAFirst TrustFixed Income
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $6.09B
- Expense ratio
- 0.83%
- Dividend yield
- 6.34%
- Holdings
- 265
- 52-week range
- $16.95$18.48
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.00M
FPE ETF: First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $16.88 - $16.91 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $18.48 |
| 52-Week Low | $16.95 |
| Open | $16.91 |
| Volume (last close) | 5.46M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.00M |
| 1 Day Change | −0.12% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −2.76% |
| 6 Month Change | −6.52% |
| YTD Change | −7.39% |
| 1 Year Change | −8.04% |
| 5 Year Change | −17.34% |
| 10 Year Change | −13.28% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.15 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.34% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +12.67% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 4 |
| Assets (AUM) | $6.09B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Total Holdings | 265 |
| Inception Date | Feb 11, 2013 |
| 50-Day MA | $17.42 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $17.90 |
| RSI | 37.87 |
| Stochastic %K | 53.85 |
| Stochastic %D | 60.25 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FPE at a Glance
First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPE) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in February 2013. It manages $6.09B in assets and charges a 0.83% expense ratio, about $83 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 265 positions. The largest are Bank of America Corp. 6.625% (BAC.V6.625 PERP, 2.63%), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC.PL, 1.95%) and Wells Fargo & Co 7 1/2 % Non Cum Perp Conv Pfd Shs -A- Series -L- (WFC.7.5 PERP L, 1.87%). The top 10 holdings make up 15.7% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Other (99.5%), Financials (0.5%) and Real Estate (0.1%).
It pays distributions yielding 6.34% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.15 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 8.0% over one year, down 17.3% over five years and down 13.3% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF
What is the current price of FPE?
The latest FPE price is $16.89 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $16.95–$18.48. The share price is down 8.0% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FPE?
FPE's annual expense ratio is 0.83%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FPE pay dividends?
Yes, FPE pays a 6.34% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 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 FPE?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FPE's largest holdings are Bank of America Corp. 6.625% (2.6%), Wells Fargo & Company (1.9%), Wells Fargo & Co 7 1/2 % Non Cum Perp Conv Pfd Shs -A- Series -L- (1.9%) (combined weight: 6.4%). The fund holds 265 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FPE compare to similar ETFs?
Compare FPE (0.83% expense ratio, $6.09B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.