First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 6.79% ($2.75 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 $1.64B.

HYLS fund composition

HYLS holds 331 positions, with 0.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.79%, and manages $1.62B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
LX202290ATHENAHEALTH GROUP INC ATHENA TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX256061ACRISURE LLC ACRISU TL B6 1L USD0.00%
LX210680CAESARS ENTERTAIN INC CZR TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX224807DIRECTV FINANCING LLC DTV TL EXT 1L USD0.00%
LX235238WHITE CAP BUYER LLC WHTCAP TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX212015MH SUB I LLC INET TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX266714DG INVESTMENT INTERMEDI Variable rate, due 07/31/20330.00%
LX252973PROJECT ALPHA INTERMEDIA Variable rate, due 05/08/20330.00%
LX259924STARLIGHT PARENT LLC SWI TL 1L USD0.00%
LX256054SKOPIMA CONSILIO PARENT ADVDIS TL 1L USD0.00%

Sector allocation

Cash & Others100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS)

What is First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 6.79%, which works out to $2.75 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was July 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is July 31, 2026.
How many years has First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
What does First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF invest in?
The First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF operates as an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF). Its foremost objective is to generate current income, while a secondary goal involves pursuing capital appreciation. In typical market conditions, the fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets (including any funds borrowed for investment purposes) to high-yield debt instruments. These instruments are either rated below investment grade at the time of their purchase or are unrated but considered by the fund's advisor to be of equivalent quality.