Total Holdings
359
As of Oct 4, 2026
First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF
HYLSNASDAQFirst TrustFixed Income
$39.56Today:- (-)1Y −5.64%
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 Holdings: First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF
Every listed position with its portfolio weight, plus sector breakdown and geographic exposure for this Fixed Income ETF. Analyze fund diversification and concentration.
Top 10 Holdings
14.3%
Share of fund assets
Assets (AUM)
$1.58B
Total fund assets
Expense Ratio
0.69%
Annual management fee
Portfolio Allocations
Distribution breakdown by sector, asset type, and geographic region. Understand the fund's diversification strategy across markets and asset classes.
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Top 23 of 359 HYLS Holdings by Portfolio Weight
Holdings as of Oct 4, 2026. Ticker, name, asset type and portfolio weight for each position. Fund disclosures available to us list the largest 23 positions.
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| # | Symbol | Name | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NMFQS:MISXX | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio | Cash | 4.76% |
| 2 | RKT.6.375 08.01.33 144A | Rocket Companies Inc 6.375% | Stock | 1.44% |
| 3 | BCULC.4 10.15.30 144A | 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company / New Red Finance, Inc. 4% | Stock | 1.39% |
| 4 | TIBX.9 09.30.29 144A | Cloud Software Group Inc. 9% | Stock | 1.00% |
| 5 | VIKCRU.5.625 02.15.29 144A | Viking Ocean Cruises Ship Vii Limited 5.625% | Stock | 1.00% |
| 6 | QUIKHO.6.75 03.01.33 144A | Quikrete Holdings Inc 6.75% | Stock | 1.00% |
| 7 | ECHO.10.75 11.30.29 . | EchoStar Corp. 10.75% | Stock | 0.97% |
| 8 | FAIRIC.6 05.15.33 144A | Fair Isaac Corporation 6% | Stock | 0.95% |
| 9 | ALIANT.6.75 04.15.28 144A | Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer Inc 6.75% | Stock | 0.87% |
| 10 | YUM.5.375 04.01.32 | Yum! Brands Inc. 5.375% | Stock | 0.87% |
| 11 | TDG.6.375 05.31.33 144A | TransDigm, Inc. 6.375% | Stock | 0.86% |
| 12 | FOUR.6.75 08.15.32 144A | Shift4 Payments Llc / Shift4 Payments Finance Subordinated Incorporated 6.7 | Stock | 0.84% |
| 13 | AMWINS.4.875 06.30.29 144A | Amwins Group Inc 4.875% | Stock | 0.79% |
| 14 | TLN.6.375 05.01.33 144A | Talen Energy Supply LLC 6.375% | Stock | 0.78% |
| 15 | VEGLPL.7.75 05.01.35 144A | Venture Global Plaquemines Lng LLC 7.75% | Stock | 0.77% |
| 16 | NLSN.9.29 04.15.29 144A | Neptune BidCo US Inc. 9.29% | Stock | 0.74% |
| 17 | RCM.6.875 11.15.31 144A | Raven Acquisition Holding LLC 6.875% | Stock | 0.73% |
| 18 | SMYREA.8.875 11.15.31 144A | Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC 8.875% | Stock | 0.73% |
| 19 | CHTR.7.375 03.01.31 144A | CCO Holdings, LLC/ CCO Holdings Capital Corp. 7.375% | Stock | 0.70% |
| 20 | MORTON.6.625 08.15.31 144A | SCIH Salt Holdings Inc. 6.625% | Stock | 0.67% |
| 21 | ALPGEN.6.25 01.15.34 144A | Alpha Generation LLC 6.25% | Stock | 0.66% |
| 22 | BWIN.7.125 05.15.31 144A | Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings LLC / Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings Fin | Stock | 0.65% |
| 23 | NXST.4.75 11.01.28 144A | Nexstar Media Inc. 4.75% | Stock | 0.64% |
Source: Fund holdings disclosures. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF Holdings
What are the top holdings in HYLS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) holds 359 securities. The largest are Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio (4.76%), Rocket Companies Inc 6.375% (1.44%), 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company / New Red Finance, Inc. 4% (1.39%). The holdings table lists each position by portfolio weight with its ticker, name and asset type.
How concentrated is HYLS's portfolio?
As of Oct 4, 2026, the 10 largest positions make up 14.3% of HYLS's assets. A concentrated portfolio has fewer large positions with higher individual weights, while a diversified portfolio distributes holdings more evenly.
What is HYLS's sector allocation?
The Sector Allocation chart shows how HYLS distributes investments across different industries like Technology, Healthcare, Financials, and more. This sector exposure helps understand the fund's industry diversification strategy.
What countries does HYLS invest in?
HYLS's geographic exposure is shown in the Countries tab under Portfolio Allocations. This reveals the fund's international diversification and exposure to different regions and global markets.
How diversified is HYLS ETF?
HYLS's diversification can be assessed by reviewing its 359 holdings (as of Oct 4, 2026), sector allocation, and geographic exposure. A well-diversified ETF spreads investments across multiple securities, sectors, and regions to reduce concentration risk.