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 5.20% ($2.25 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 $97M. 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 95.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.10%, and manages $99.5M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
FTCBFirst Trust Core Investment Grade ETF27.77%
HYLSFirst Trust Tactical High Yield ETF10.11%
LMBSFirst Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF10.07%
FIIGFirst Trust Intermediate Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF9.93%
FIXDFirst Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF9.91%
LGOVFirst Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF6.85%
FEMBFirst Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF5.16%
FTSLFirst Trust Senior Loan Fund5.10%
FSIGFirst Trust Limited Duration Investment Grade Corporate ETF5.04%
SCIOFirst Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF5.02%

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 5.20%, 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 August 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is August 31, 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.