First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF
FTCBNYSEARCAFirst TrustFixed Income
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $2.65B
- Expense ratio
- 0.56%
- Dividend yield
- 5.56%
- Holdings
- 794
- 52-week range
- $19.65$21.55
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.05M
FTCB ETF: First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $20.04 - $20.06 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $21.55 |
| 52-Week Low | $19.65 |
| Open | $20.06 |
| Volume (last close) | 409.68K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.05M |
| 1 Day Change | +0.65% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.10% |
| 6 Month Change | −4.52% |
| YTD Change | −5.38% |
| 1 Year Change | −6.70% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.19 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.56% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +20.90% |
| Assets (AUM) | $2.65B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.56% |
| Total Holdings | 794 |
| Inception Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| 50-Day MA | $20.20 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $20.79 |
| RSI | 49.89 |
| Stochastic %K | 89.19 |
| Stochastic %D | 85.59 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FTCB at a Glance
First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF (FTCB) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in November 2023. It manages $2.65B in assets and charges a 0.56% expense ratio, about $56 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 794 positions. The largest are Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% (FNCL.5.5 10.11, 2.14%), Federal National Mortgage Association 6% (FNCL.6 11.11, 2.02%) and Morgan Stanley Instl Lqudty Trs Instl (MUTF:MISXX, 1.88%). The top 10 holdings make up 12.9% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 5.56% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.19 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 6.7% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF
What is the current price of FTCB?
The latest FTCB price is $20.04 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $19.65–$21.55. The share price is down 6.7% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FTCB?
FTCB's annual expense ratio is 0.56%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FTCB pay dividends?
Yes, FTCB pays a 5.56% 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 FTCB?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FTCB's largest holdings are Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% (2.1%), Federal National Mortgage Association 6% (2.0%), Morgan Stanley Instl Lqudty Trs Instl (1.9%) (combined weight: 6.0%). The fund holds 794 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FTCB compare to similar ETFs?
Compare FTCB (0.56% expense ratio, $2.65B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.