
First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF
LMBSNASDAQFirst TrustFixed Income
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $6.46B
- Expense ratio
- 0.66%
- Dividend yield
- 4.19%
- Holdings
- 1,232
- 52-week range
- $47.61$51.98
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 777.21K
LMBS ETF: First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $48.72 - $48.83 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $51.98 |
| 52-Week Low | $47.61 |
| Open | $48.78 |
| Volume (last close) | 456.00K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 777.21K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.35% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.45% |
| 6 Month Change | −2.40% |
| YTD Change | −2.44% |
| 1 Year Change | −2.47% |
| 5 Year Change | −3.24% |
| 10 Year Change | −7.29% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.21 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.19% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +8.33% |
| Assets (AUM) | $6.46B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Total Holdings | 1,232 |
| Inception Date | Nov 3, 2014 |
| 50-Day MA | $49.12 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $49.73 |
| RSI | 44.66 |
| Stochastic %K | 39.34 |
| Stochastic %D | 50.66 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 27, 2026. Data sources and methodology
LMBS at a Glance
First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (LMBS) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in November 2014. It manages $6.46B in assets and charges a 0.66% expense ratio, about $66 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 1,232 positions. The largest are Federal National Mortgage Association 6% (FNCL.6 11.11, 7.35%), Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% (FNCL.5.5 10.11, 4.88%) and Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio (NMFQS:MISXX, 4.57%). The top 10 holdings make up 26.4% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 4.19% at the Oct 27, 2026 close, $2.21 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 27, 2026 close, the share price is down 2.5% over one year, down 3.2% over five years and down 7.3% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF
What is the current price of LMBS?
The latest LMBS price is $48.80 (Oct 27, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $47.60–$51.98. The share price is down 2.5% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for LMBS?
LMBS's annual expense ratio is 0.66%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does LMBS pay dividends?
Yes, LMBS pays a 4.19% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 27, 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 LMBS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, LMBS's largest holdings are Federal National Mortgage Association 6% (7.3%), Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% (4.9%), Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio (4.6%) (combined weight: 16.8%). The fund holds 1232 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does LMBS compare to similar ETFs?
Compare LMBS (0.66% expense ratio, $6.46B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.