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First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF

MGOVNYSEARCAFirst TrustFixed Income

$19.39Today:- (-)1Y −5.96%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Assets (AUM)
$97.58M
Expense ratio
0.50%
Dividend yield
4.92%
Holdings
216
52-week range
$18.94$20.95
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
39.27K

MGOV ETF: First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis

First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF Price Chart

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$19.39 - $19.42
52-Week High$20.95
52-Week Low$18.94
Open$19.42
Volume (last close)10.77K
Average Volume (3M)39.27K
Performance Metrics
1 Day Change+0.88%
1 Month Change+0.15%
6 Month Change−4.57%
YTD Change−5.11%
1 Year Change−5.96%
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$1.03
Dividend Yield4.92%
Last Dividend Ex-DateOct 21, 2026
Dividend Growth YoY+0.74%
Years Dividend Growth2
Fund Characteristics
Assets (AUM)$97.58M
Expense Ratio0.50%
Total Holdings216
Inception DateAug 1, 2023
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$19.54
200-Day MA$20.11
RSI49.35
Stochastic %K84.15
Stochastic %D83.60

Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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MGOV at a Glance

First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF (MGOV) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in August 2023. It manages $97.58M in assets and charges a 0.50% expense ratio, about $50 a year per $10,000 invested.

As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 216 positions. The largest are Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% (FNCL.5.5 10.11, 5.09%), Government National Mortgage Association 2% (G2.MA7366, 3.79%) and Federal National Mortgage Association 2% (FN.MA4319, 2.72%). The top 10 holdings make up 27.2% of the fund.

It pays distributions yielding 4.92% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.02 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 6.0% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).

Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF

What is the current price of MGOV?

The latest MGOV price is $19.39 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $18.94–$20.95. The share price is down 6.0% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).

What is the expense ratio for MGOV?

MGOV's annual expense ratio is 0.50%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.

Does MGOV pay dividends?

Yes, MGOV pays a 4.92% 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 MGOV?

As of Oct 4, 2026, MGOV's largest holdings are Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% (5.1%), Government National Mortgage Association 2% (3.8%), Federal National Mortgage Association 2% (2.7%) (combined weight: 11.6%). The fund holds 216 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.

How does MGOV compare to similar ETFs?

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