First Trust Short Duration High Inc C (FDHCX)

Fund Assets	49.37M
Expense Ratio	2.00%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	84.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.90
Dividend Yield	5.23%
Dividend Growth	-12.09%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	17.17
YTD Return	-2.02%
1-Year Return	-0.38%
5-Year Return	13.15%
52-Week Low	17.17
52-Week High	18.14
Beta (5Y)	0.32
Holdings	265
Inception Date	Nov 1, 2012

About FDHCX

First Trust Short Duration High Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of current income primarily through investments in high-yield bonds issued by U.S. entities. The fund emphasizes short duration fixed income securities to manage interest rate risk, aiming to balance income generation with capital preservation. It also incorporates floating rate securities, which have coupon rates that adjust periodically based on reference interest rates, offering potential resilience in rising rate environments. However, as a high-yield focused fund, it involves exposure to lower-rated, speculative-grade bonds that carry greater market volatility and credit risk. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in non-U.S. securities and bank loans, and it maintains an average portfolio duration generally around three years. This fund plays a significant role in the taxable fixed income sector by targeting income-seeking investors desiring shorter-term credit risk exposure with higher yields compared to investment-grade bonds. Its active management seeks to navigate the complexities of credit markets while addressing interest rate sensitivity and liquidity considerations.

• Fund Family: First Trust
• Category: Bank Loan
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FDHCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained TR

Performance

FDHCX had a total return of -0.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.95%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FDHAX	Class A	1.00%
FDHIX	Class I	2.00%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.0753	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0753	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0753	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0752	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0752	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0752	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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