First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF (LGOV)
| Assets | $662.77M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 30.35M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.12% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 96,799 |
| Open | 21.84 |
| Previous Close | 21.85 |
| Day's Range | 21.69 - 21.84 |
| 52-Week Low | 19.91 |
| 52-Week High | 23.59 |
| Beta | 0.36 |
| Holdings | 173 |
| Inception Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
About LGOV
Fund Home PageThe First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF (LGOV) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund holds an actively managed portfolio of US government bonds with an average duration of eight or more years. The fund seeks current income with a focus on capital preservation. LGOV was launched on Jan 22, 2019 and is issued by First Trust.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.0775 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.0775 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.0775 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.0775 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $0.0775 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.0725 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Performance
LGOV had a total return of 5.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.32%.
News
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