First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF

FTHI

Market cap $1.56B

Overview Fund Activity

23.66 USD

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0%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0%

5 days

1.2%

1 month

1.15%

3 months

4.97%

6 months

7.94%

Year to date

1.63%

1 year

4.05%

5 years

22.15%

10 years

16.72%

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Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

72% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 31 | Existing positions closed: 18

71% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 77 | Existing positions reduced: 45

8% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $702M [Q1] → $762M (+$59.3M) [Q2]

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 154 [Q1] → 164 (+10) [Q2]

0.31% more ownership

Funds ownership: 55.73% [Q1] → 56.05% (+0.31%) [Q2]

33% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q1] → 2 (-1) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

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. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: August 21, 2025 Record Date: August 21, 2025 Payable Date: August 29, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Nasdaq F.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

FTHI's Strategy Isn't Enough To Overcome Structural Limits

The First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF's dividend-focused stock selection fails to deliver meaningful income enhancements over the S&P 500, limiting its appeal versus alternatives like JEPI. The ETF's option-writing strategy offers limited downside protection and caps upside, with sector allocations and holdings closely mirroring the S&P 500. FTHI's yield is primarily sustained by capital return and option income, not by superior dividend yields, and its NAV growth remains modest.

FTHI's Strategy Isn't Enough To Overcome Structural Limits

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. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: July 22, 2025 Record Date: July 22, 2025 Payable Date: July 31, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

First Trust Adds New Income Generating ETF

First Trust today announced the launch of the actively managed First Trust Balanced Income ETF (FTBI) on the NYSE Arca. FTBI aims to deliver a steady stream of income that closely matches the performance of the Bloomberg Moderate Allocation Income Focus Index.

First Trust Adds New Income Generating ETF

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.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

FTHI: Tax-Efficient Dividend Income From Solid Option ETF

FTHI is a high-quality, diversified option ETF with a strong track record, offering a 9.2% yield and monthly distributions—ideal for income-focused investors. The fund's strategy of writing out-of-the-money options on S&P 500 stocks generates reliable income while preserving capital, though it caps upside in bull markets. FTHI underperforms traditional index ETFs during strong market growth, but could outperform if market returns slow, making it attractive in lower-growth environments.

FTHI: Tax-Efficient Dividend Income From Solid Option ETF

FTHI: Why DIVO Looks Better (Rating Downgrade)

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF holds 166 stocks and 9 short positions in call options, aiming to enhance distributions. FTHI meets its primary objective of providing income with a yield close to 9%, but price history points to a decay in inflation-adjusted value. Among popular buy-write ETFs, DIVO looks more compelling than FTHI, with a better balance between income and preservation of capital.

FTHI: Why DIVO Looks Better (Rating Downgrade)

FTHI: Is The Trade-Off Between Income And Growth Worth It?

FTHI leverages a buy-write strategy on the S&P 500, offering a 9% distribution yield but capping upside potential. FTHI's strategy involves selling call options, generating monthly income but limiting growth, making it suitable for income-focused investors rather than those seeking capital appreciation. The fund underperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade, highlighting the trade-off between steady income and limited growth in a strong bull market.

FTHI: Is The Trade-Off Between Income And Growth Worth It?

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.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

FTHI: Low Volatility, Not Great Track Record

Covered call ETFs like FTHI offer attractive monthly distributions and reduced volatility but lag the S&P 500 in long-term performance due to capped gains in the long portion of portfolio. FTHI's defensive allocation and options strategy result in lower valuations and consistent income, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios, not broad equity exposure. Despite lower valuations and profitability on par with the S&P 500, FTHI's performance is less competitive in bullish markets due to limited upside.

FTHI: Low Volatility, Not Great Track Record

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