First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 5.25% ($2.25 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 $88M. Review HISF dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

HISF fund composition

HISF holds 11 positions, with 95.1% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.10%, and manages $87.9M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
FTCBFirst Trust Core Investment Grade ETF28.17%
HYLSFirst Trust Tactical High Yield ETF11.98%
FIIGFirst Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF10.06%
LMBSFirst Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF9.94%
LGOVFirst Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF7.15%
FTSLFirst Trust Senior Loan Fund6.91%
FIXDFirst Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF6.02%
FSIGFirst Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF4.98%
SCIOFirst Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF4.98%
FPEFirst Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF4.91%

Sector allocation

Utilities100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF)

What is First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 5.25%, which works out to $2.25 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust High Income Strategic Focus 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 High Income Strategic Focus ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF) has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
What does First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF invest in?
The First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF's foremost objective is to provide income, taking into account risk factors. Its secondary purpose is to foster capital growth.