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

FTHI

Market cap $2.53B

23.29 USD

-0.31

1.31%

At close Updated Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT

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23.53

+0.24

1.03%

1 day

-1.31%

5 days

-0.47%

1 month

-1.27%

3 months

-1.4%

6 months

-1.69%

Year to date

-1.94%

1 year

-2.02%

5 years

4.35%

10 years

17.63%

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FTHI: Rich Option Premiums Make A 9% Yield Worth Owning

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF holds 193 stocks and sells S&P 500 calls on about 69% of the portfolio, paying about $0.18 a share monthly for a yield near. Q3 S&P 500 earnings are growing 29.0%, but the aggregate beat is only 2.6% against a 7.5% five-year average. I rate FTHI a Buy through early November.

FTHI: Rich Option Premiums Make A 9% Yield Worth Owning

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: October 21, 2026 Record Date: October 21, 2026 Payable Date: October 30, 2026 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Nasda.

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

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: For Investors Prioritizing Income Above All (Rating Downgrade)

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF is downgraded to Hold due to structural limitations in capital appreciation and underperformance versus peers. FTHI offers an attractive 8.7% starting yield with consistent, mostly tax-efficient monthly distributions, appealing to income-focused investors. The fund's heavy reliance on index option writing (70.6% of assets) generates income but significantly limits upside during bull markets and recovery phases.

FTHI: For Investors Prioritizing Income Above All (Rating Downgrade)

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: 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.

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

FTHI: Actively Managed Buy-Write Strategy For Equity Income Investors

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF earns a "Buy" rating for its active management and strong performance relative to peer strategies. FTHI offers diversified equity exposure across market caps and regions, with sector allocations differing significantly from benchmarks. The fund employs a covered call strategy on the S&P 500 to generate income for the fund, yielding 8.99% over the last twelve months.

FTHI: Actively Managed Buy-Write Strategy For Equity Income Investors

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: 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.

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

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Advisor Pours $23 Million Into an 8.7% Yield Play After Cutting Two Other ETFs

Ergawealth Advisors, Inc. increased its FTHI holding by 976,948 shares in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade size was $23.10 million based on quarterly average price. Meanwhile, the quarter-end value of the position rose by $22.97 million, reflecting both buying and share price changes.

Advisor Pours $23 Million Into an 8.7% Yield Play After Cutting Two Other ETFs

FTHI: Retirees May Love This Monthly Paying Fund

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) provides equity exposure to some of the highest quality growth companies in the world. FTHI currently has a starting dividend yield of ~8.6% and issues payouts on a monthly basis. The fund is a great option for retirees due to its ability to preserve capital and provide tax-efficient distributions.

FTHI: Retirees May Love This Monthly Paying Fund

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

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