First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPEI) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPEI) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 5.91% ($1.11 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was August 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for August 31, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $1.89B. Review FPEI dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FPEI fund composition

FPEI holds 174 positions, with 1.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.85%, and manages $1.92B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
WFC-PLWells Fargo & Company, Series L, 7.500%1.03%
$USDUS Dollar0.00%
$EUREuro0.00%
WFC.LWells Fargo & Company, Series L, 7.500%0.00%

Sector allocation

Cash & Others99.0%Financial Services1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPEI)

What is First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & Income ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPEI) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 5.91%, which works out to $1.11 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & Income ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was August 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is August 31, 2026.
How many years has First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & Income ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & Income ETF (FPEI) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
What does First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities & Income ETF invest in?
The fund under normal market conditions, invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in institutional preferred securities and income-producing debt securities. Preferred securities are a type of equity security that have preference over common stock in the payment of distributions and the liquidation of a company's assets, but are generally junior to all forms of the company's debt, including both senior and subordinated debt. The fund's investments in preferred securities will primarily be in institutional preferred securities.