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First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF

UCONNYSEARCAFirst TrustFixed Income

$23.95Today:- (-)1Y −5.34%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Assets (AUM)
$3.22B
Expense ratio
0.86%
Dividend yield
4.41%
Holdings
450
52-week range
$23.56$25.63
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
826.73K

UCON ETF: First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis

First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond 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$23.92 - $23.97
52-Week High$25.63
52-Week Low$23.56
Open$23.95
Volume (last close)821.77K
Average Volume (3M)826.73K
Performance Metrics
1 Day Change+0.50%
1 Month Change−0.95%
6 Month Change−3.97%
YTD Change−4.95%
1 Year Change−5.34%
5 Year Change−9.56%
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$1.15
Dividend Yield4.41%
Last Dividend Ex-DateOct 21, 2026
Dividend Growth YoY+1.32%
Fund Characteristics
Assets (AUM)$3.22B
Expense Ratio0.86%
Total Holdings450
Inception DateJun 3, 2018
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$24.26
200-Day MA$24.77
RSI38.75
Stochastic %K52.46
Stochastic %D54.10

Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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UCON at a Glance

First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON) is a fixed income ETF from First Trust, launched in June 2018. It manages $3.22B in assets and charges a 0.86% expense ratio, about $86 a year per $10,000 invested.

As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 450 positions. The largest are United States Treasury Notes 4.25% (T.4.25 07.31.28, 2.38%), United States Treasury Bonds 5.125% (T.5.125 08.15.46, 2.32%) and United States Treasury Notes 4.375% (T.4.375 05.15.36, 2.01%). The top 10 holdings make up 14.9% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Utilities (100.0%). 100.0% of assets are in China.

It pays distributions yielding 4.41% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $1.15 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is down 5.3% over one year and down 9.6% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).

Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF

What is the current price of UCON?

The latest UCON price is $23.95 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $23.56–$25.63. The share price is down 5.3% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).

What is the expense ratio for UCON?

UCON's annual expense ratio is 0.86%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.

Does UCON pay dividends?

Yes, UCON pays a 4.41% 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 UCON?

As of Oct 4, 2026, UCON's largest holdings are United States Treasury Notes 4.25% (2.4%), United States Treasury Bonds 5.125% (2.3%), United States Treasury Notes 4.375% (2.0%) (combined weight: 6.7%). The fund holds 450 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.

How does UCON compare to similar ETFs?

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