First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 6.31% ($1.08 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for October 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $5.79B. Review FPE dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FPE fund composition

FPE holds 263 positions, with 10.2% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.83%, and manages $5.81B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
WFC-PLWells Fargo & Company, Series L, 7.500%1.59%
XELLLXcel Energy Inc., 6.250%, Due 10/15/20851.19%
CRBDCorebridge Financial, Inc., 6.375%, Due 12/15/20641.08%
ESGRPEnstar Group Limited, Series D, 7.000%, Variable Rate1.07%
TMUSZT-Mobile USA Inc., 5.50%, Due 03/01/20700.98%
AEFCAegon Funding Company LLC, 5.100%, Due 12/15/20490.96%
DTKDTE Energy Company, Series H, 6.25%, Due 10/01/20850.94%
FGSNF&G Annuities & Life, Inc., 7.30%, Due 01/15/20650.87%
ATH-PAAthene Holding Ltd., Series A, 6.35% Variable Rate0.77%
ATHSAthene Holding Ltd., 7.250% Variable Rate, Due 03/30/20640.76%

Sector allocation

Cash & Others77.0%Financial Services14.3%Utilities4.3%Communication Services2.4%Real Estate1.1%Consumer Cyclical0.5%Energy0.2%Consumer Defensive0.2%Other0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE)

What is First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 6.31%, which works out to $1.08 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is October 30, 2026.
How many years has First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF invest in?
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III - First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors LP. The fund is co-managed by Stonebridge Advisors, LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of global region. The fund invests in preferred securities and income-producing debt securities, including corporate bonds, high yield securities, convertible securities, and investment grade securities. The fund invests in average duration of three to 12 years. It employs fundamental analysis with top down and bottom up security picking...