First Trust Balanced Income ETF
FTBINYSEARCAFirst TrustAsset Allocation
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $25.39M
- Expense ratio
- 0.98%
- Dividend yield
- 7.91%
- Holdings
- 16
- 52-week range
- $19.81$24.14
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 10.41K
FTBI ETF: First Trust Balanced Income ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Balanced Income ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $21.27 - $21.27 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $24.14 |
| 52-Week Low | $19.81 |
| Open | $21.27 |
| Volume (last close) | 7.92K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 10.41K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.03% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.78% |
| 6 Month Change | −1.53% |
| YTD Change | −0.50% |
| 1 Year Change | −0.35% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.81 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.91% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +194.11% |
| Assets (AUM) | $25.39M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Total Holdings | 16 |
| Inception Date | May 27, 2025 |
| 50-Day MA | $21.51 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $21.54 |
| RSI | 50.08 |
| Stochastic %K | 86.67 |
| Stochastic %D | 75.18 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FTBI at a Glance
First Trust Balanced Income ETF (FTBI) is an asset allocation ETF from First Trust, launched in May 2025. It manages $25.39M in assets and charges a 0.98% expense ratio, about $98 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 16 positions. The largest are First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (#FTHI, 20.48%), First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF (#FTQI, 10.41%) and FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF (#TDVI, 10.32%). The top 10 holdings make up 79.4% of the fund. 91.8% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 7.91% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $1.81 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is down 0.4% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Balanced Income ETF
What is the current price of FTBI?
The latest FTBI price is $21.22 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $19.81–$24.14. The share price is down 0.4% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FTBI?
FTBI's annual expense ratio is 0.98%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Asset Allocation ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FTBI pay dividends?
Yes, FTBI pays a 7.91% 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 FTBI?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FTBI's largest holdings are First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (20.5%), First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF (10.4%), FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF (10.3%) (combined weight: 41.2%). The fund holds 16 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FTBI compare to similar ETFs?
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