FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF

EIPI

Market cap $1.07B

FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (EIPI) is downgraded from 'Buy' to 'Hold' due to unattractive entry prices after a strong rally. EIPI's performance has closely tracked oil prices amid the Iran conflict, but MLPs only benefit indirectly from higher oil prices. The fund's holdings are diversified across gas pipelines, utilities, and a small allocation to oil companies, with elevated valuations (P/E 19x, P/B 2.5x).

XLEI leads a pack of high-yield energy ETFs as oil volatility and Middle East tensions keep income-focused funds in the spotlight.

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. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: April 21, 2026 Record Date: April 21, 2026 Payable Date: April 30, 2026 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Nasdaq Firs.

Energy ETFs are likely to remain strong, as oil prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels even if an Iran war truce materializes, keeping high-yield funds in focus.

The FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF delivers a 6.76% yield by combining energy equities and a covered call strategy. EIPI's portfolio is diversified across oil, gas, utilities, and minimal renewables, distinguishing it from sector index ETFs. The fund's covered call approach sacrifices some capital appreciation for income, likely underperforming in strong bull markets but outperforming in flat or declining energy environments.

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. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: February 20, 2026 Record Date: February 20, 2026 Payable Date: February 27, 2026 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount       ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS           First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund.

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The FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF is rated Buy for its defensive, cash flow-driven portfolio and sustainable yield structure. EIPI employs partial covered call writing (25-75% coverage), balancing income generation with upside capture in volatile energy markets. The ETF's underlying holdings yield ~4.5-5%, supporting an 8.65% TTM yield with minimal reliance on option premiums.

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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.