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 6.83% ($2.71 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 $1.61B. Review HYLS dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

HYLS fund composition

HYLS holds 357 positions, with 0.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.69%, and manages $1.60B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
.AKRXAkorn Oct 2020 Equity0.00%
LX189433MILANO ACQUISITION CORP MILACQ TL 1L USD0.00%
LX192320IDERA INC Variable rate, due 03/02/20290.00%
LX195131POLARIS NEWCO LLC SLH TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX202071FERTITTA ENTERTAINMENT L NUGGET TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX202290ATHENAHEALTH GROUP INC ATHENA TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX210680CAESARS ENTERTAIN INC CZR TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX212015MH SUB I LLC INET TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX216614SYNEOS HEALTH US INC SYNH TL B 1L USD0.00%
LX219615VERITIV OPERATING CO VRTV TL B 1L USD0.00%

Sector allocation

Corporate99.8%Cash & Others0.2%

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 6.83%, which works out to $2.71 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 October 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is October 30, 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.