First Trust Senior Loan Fund
FTSLNASDAQFirst TrustFixed Income
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $2.44B
- Expense ratio
- 0.70%
- Dividend yield
- 6.35%
- Holdings
- 439
- 52-week range
- $44.37$46.09
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 369.70K
FTSL ETF: First Trust Senior Loan Fund - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Senior Loan Fund Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $44.27 - $44.36 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $46.09 |
| 52-Week Low | $44.37 |
| Open | $44.29 |
| Volume (last close) | 290.68K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 369.70K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.09% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −1.36% |
| 6 Month Change | −1.55% |
| YTD Change | −3.44% |
| 1 Year Change | −2.93% |
| 5 Year Change | −7.39% |
| 10 Year Change | −8.52% |
| Annual Dividend | $3.04 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.35% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −1.94% |
| Assets (AUM) | $2.44B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Total Holdings | 439 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| 50-Day MA | $44.80 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $45.02 |
| RSI | 40.16 |
| Stochastic %K | 36.36 |
| Stochastic %D | 33.32 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FTSL at a Glance
First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in April 2013. It manages $2.44B in assets and charges a 0.70% expense ratio, about $70 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 439 positions. The largest are Morgan Stanley Instl Lqudty Trs Instl (MUTF:MISXX, 8.80%), Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio (NMFQS:MISXX, 8.52%) and Post Holdings Inc. 6.25% (POST.6.25 02.15.32 144A, 1.00%).
It pays distributions yielding 6.35% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $3.04 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is down 2.9% over one year, down 7.4% over five years and down 8.5% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Senior Loan Fund
What is the current price of FTSL?
The latest FTSL price is $44.32 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $44.37–$46.09. The share price is down 2.9% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FTSL?
FTSL's annual expense ratio is 0.70%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FTSL pay dividends?
Yes, FTSL pays a 6.35% 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 FTSL?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FTSL's largest holdings are Morgan Stanley Instl Lqudty Trs Instl (8.8%), Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio (8.5%), Post Holdings Inc. 6.25% (1.0%) (combined weight: 18.3%). The fund holds 439 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FTSL compare to similar ETFs?
Compare FTSL (0.70% expense ratio, $2.44B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.