First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF
FTHI
Market cap $1.38B

22.91 USD

-0.05

0.22%

At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.22%

5 days

-0.35%

1 month

1.82%

3 months

8.94%

6 months

-0.56%

Year to date

-1.59%

1 year

0.53%

5 years

17.49%

10 years

10.78%

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Funds holding %

of 7,312 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

264% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 91 | Existing positions reduced: 25

92% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 23 | Existing positions closed: 12

50% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2024] → 3 (+1) [Q1 2025]

35% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $521M [Q4 2024] → $704M (+$183M) [Q1 2025]

7.41% more ownership

Funds ownership: 48.44% [Q4 2024] → 55.85% (+7.41%) [Q1 2025]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 150 [Q4 2024] → 153 (+3) [Q1 2025]

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Research analyst outlook

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Financial journalist opinion

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

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, 2024 Record Date: August 21, 2024 Payable Date: August 30, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Na.

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

FTHI: A Covered Call Play That Deserves More Attention

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF uses options to increase income and capital appreciation. The FTHI ETF holds positions in well-known, large-cap companies such as Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon. FTHI has a sector allocation that includes technology, healthcare, consumer staples, and utilities to mitigate concentration risk.

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 23, 2024 Record Date: April 24, 2024 Payable Date: April 30, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL N.

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

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