First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF
HYLSNASDAQFirst TrustFixed Income
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $1.58B
- Expense ratio
- 0.69%
- Dividend yield
- 6.87%
- Holdings
- 359
- 52-week range
- $39.01$42.40
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 289.57K
HYLS ETF: First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $39.52 - $39.66 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $42.40 |
| 52-Week Low | $39.01 |
| Open | $39.55 |
| Volume (last close) | 127.61K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 289.57K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.38% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −1.20% |
| 6 Month Change | −3.49% |
| YTD Change | −5.67% |
| 1 Year Change | −5.64% |
| 5 Year Change | −17.40% |
| 10 Year Change | −18.84% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.93 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +10.56% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 2 |
| Assets (AUM) | $1.58B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Total Holdings | 359 |
| Inception Date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| 50-Day MA | $40.09 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $40.79 |
| RSI | 41.77 |
| Stochastic %K | 38.84 |
| Stochastic %D | 49.14 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
HYLS at a Glance
First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in February 2013. It manages $1.58B in assets and charges a 0.69% expense ratio, about $69 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 359 positions. The largest are Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio (NMFQS:MISXX, 4.76%), Rocket Companies Inc 6.375% (RKT.6.375 08.01.33 144A, 1.44%) and 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company / New Red Finance, Inc. 4% (BCULC.4 10.15.30 144A, 1.39%). The top 10 holdings make up 14.3% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 6.87% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $2.93 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is down 5.6% over one year, down 17.4% over five years and down 18.8% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF
What is the current price of HYLS?
The latest HYLS price is $39.56 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $39.01–$42.40. The share price is down 5.6% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for HYLS?
HYLS's annual expense ratio is 0.69%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does HYLS pay dividends?
Yes, HYLS pays a 6.87% 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 HYLS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, HYLS's largest holdings are Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio (4.8%), Rocket Companies Inc 6.375% (1.4%), 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company / New Red Finance, Inc. 4% (1.4%) (combined weight: 7.6%). The fund holds 359 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does HYLS compare to similar ETFs?
Compare HYLS (0.69% expense ratio, $1.58B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.