First Trust Short Duration High Inc A (FDHAX)

Fund Assets	49.37M
Expense Ratio	1.247%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	84.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.04
Dividend Yield	6.00%
Dividend Growth	-10.75%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	17.19
YTD Return	-1.47%
1-Year Return	0.72%
5-Year Return	17.85%
52-Week Low	17.19
52-Week High	18.15
Beta (5Y)	0.19
Holdings	265
Inception Date	Nov 1, 2012

About FDHAX

First Trust Short Duration High Income Fund Class A is a mutual fund specializing in short-duration, high-yield fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of current income to investors, with capital appreciation as a secondary goal. The fund predominantly invests in high yield, or "junk," bonds and floating rate securities, aiming to maintain a portfolio duration of three years or less to reduce interest rate risk, which is generally lower for shorter-term debt instruments. The fund’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in corporate bonds—making up over 90% of its holdings—with some allocation to cash and cash equivalents. It may also invest a portion of assets in non-U.S. securities denominated in foreign currencies. Because it focuses on high yield bonds, the fund typically takes on greater credit risk and higher income potential compared to investment grade bond funds. The asset plays a significant role in the market by offering a potential hedge against rising interest rates, supporting investors seeking diversified income streams across various economic environments.

• Fund Family: First Trust
• Category: Short High Yield
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FDHAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained TR

Performance

FDHAX had a total return of 0.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.73%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FDHCX	Class C	1.25%
FDHIX	Class I	2.00%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.0863	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0863	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0863	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0863	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0863	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0863	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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