First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL)
| Assets | $2.32B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 51.80M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.37% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 170,611 |
| Open | 44.81 |
| Previous Close | 44.78 |
| Day's Range | 44.75 - 44.85 |
| 52-Week Low | 44.37 |
| 52-Week High | 46.15 |
| Beta | 0.13 |
| Holdings | 371 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2013 |
About FTSL
Fund Home PageThe First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in high yield fixed income. The fund holds senior floating rate bank loans from firms around the globe. The actively managed fund can hold up to 20% of assets in non-senior loans, including high-yield bonds and equities. FTSL was launched on May 1, 2013 and is issued by First Trust.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | $0.225 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.230 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.235 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $0.235 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.235 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.240 | Feb 27, 2026 |
Performance
FTSL had a total return of 3.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.00%.
News
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.
Leveraged loan defaults hit $25 billion, head for third worst year in history, Goldman
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