First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 6.36% ($2.85 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was July 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for July 31, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $2.31B.

FTSL fund composition

FTSL holds 217 positions, with 0.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.70%, and manages $2.32B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
LX224807DIRECTV FINANCING LLC DTV TL EXT 1L USD0.00%
LX275067ROSEN INTERNATIONAL SARL ROSGRP TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX276396PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY PYFISA TL DD 1L USD0.00%
LX270586PEER USA LLC ACTINA TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX256010CORE & MAIN LP CNM TL E 1L USD0.00%
LX249677RAVEN ACQUISITION HOLDIN RCM TL DD 1L USD0.00%
LX192320IDERA INC Variable rate, due 03/02/20290.00%
LX266542BOOTS GROUP FINCO LP BOOTFN TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX266950ALTERRA MOUNTAIN COMPANY ALTMOU TL B6 1L USD0.00%
LX293801PROTECTIVE IND PROD PROINP TL B 1L USD0.00%

Sector allocation

Basic Materials100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL)

What is First Trust Senior Loan Fund's dividend yield?
First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 6.36%, which works out to $2.85 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Senior Loan Fund pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was July 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is July 31, 2026.
What does First Trust Senior Loan Fund invest in?
The First Trust Senior Loan Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that primarily aims to deliver substantial current income. This is achieved by principally allocating its capital to a diverse portfolio of first-priority, senior, floating-rate bank loans, commonly referred to as "Senior Loans." A secondary goal of the fund is the protection of its invested capital. Under normal market conditions, the fund commits at least 80% of its net assets to Senior Loans, with a focus on those extended to businesses predominantly operating in North America. Up to 20% of its net assets...