Closed-end funds run by First Trust
First Trust runs 5 of the 361 U.S. closed-end funds we cover.
1 invests in shares, 1 in high-yield bonds, 1 in mortgage bonds and 2 in other things.
At 1 of them a large investor is pushing for changes.
Yearly costs run from 1.1% to 4.2%.
5 funds
Sort by: name · yearly cost · borrowing · size
- FFA - First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund
Run by First Trust. Invests in shares. Costs 1.1% a year. Does not borrow. - FTHY - First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
Run by First Trust. Invests in high-yield bonds. Costs 3.5% a year. Borrows 22%. - FPF - First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund
Run by First Trust. Invests in preferred shares. Costs 4.2% a year. Borrows 36%. - FMY - First Trust Mortgage Income Fund
Run by First Trust. Invests in mortgage bonds. Costs 1.4% a year. Borrows 10%. - FCT - First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
Run by First Trust. Invests in bank loans. Costs 2% a year. Borrows 9%.
Details: the same funds as a table
| Fund | Yearly cost | Borrowing | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFA - First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund | 1.1% | none | $493 million |
| FTHY - First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund | 3.5% | 22% | $523 million |
| FPF - First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund | 4.2% | 36% | $1.18 billion |
| FMY - First Trust Mortgage Income Fund | 1.4% | 10% | $53.3 million |
| FCT - First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II | 2% | 9% | $256 million |