FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF

IGLD

Market cap $270M

Overview Fund Activity

23.07 USD

0.00

0%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0%

5 days

0.52%

1 month

5.87%

3 months

4.53%

6 months

15.52%

Year to date

22%

1 year

9.08%

5 years

15.52%

10 years

15.52%

0

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)

800% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 1

200% more funds holding in top 10

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

138% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 38 | Existing positions reduced: 16

95% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $881K | Put options by funds: $451K

45% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $120M [Q1] → $174M (+$54.1M) [Q2]

13% more funds holding

Funds holding: 63 [Q1] → 71 (+8) [Q2]

0.63% less ownership

Funds ownership: 72.14% [Q1] → 71.51% (-0.63%) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about IGLD published over the past 30 days

IGLD: A Synthetic Covered Call Strategy With An Appealing Yield

IGLD offers indirect gold exposure via an options strategy, delivering a high 16.58% yield with monthly distributions, appealing to income-focused investors. The ETF's synthetic covered call approach can outperform GLD in flat or declining gold markets, but limits upside during strong gold rallies. Risks include significant downside from short puts, liquidity concerns, and limited track record in adverse gold markets due to recent inception.

IGLD: A Synthetic Covered Call Strategy With An Appealing Yield

31 Ideal 'Safer' Monthly Paying September Dividend Stocks And 80 Funds

Imagine stocks and funds paying you dividends monthly! Your angst awaiting dividend payout is reduced 300%, or more, compared to quarterly, semi-annual, or (ugh) annual doles! September U.S. exchange-traded-monthly-paid (MoPay) dividends, upsides, and net-gains include: 1. Stocks-by-yield (77); 2. Stocks-by price-upside (30); 3. Closed-End-Investments, Exchange-Traded-Funds & Notes (CEICs/ETFs/ETNs) by-yield >10% (80); 4. ‘Safer' Ideal-Dividend-Equities by Cash Flow Margins (31). Items: 1. Top MoPay stock gains; 2. Overall best MoPay gainers; 3. Funds vs. Equities; 4. Fund risks/rewards. 5. Safer Equity Rankings All per prices as of 8/29/25.

31 Ideal 'Safer' Monthly Paying September Dividend Stocks And 80 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. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: September 2, 2025 Record Date: September 2, 2025 Payable Date: September 3, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund DFII NYSE A.

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

IGLD: Distorted Yield, Structural Deficiencies, Poorer Upside Participation

IGLD's income strategy relies on short-term treasuries, gold exposure via options, and covered calls, but struggles to capture upside in gold rallies. Drawdown mitigation is decent, but the outperformance in flat or bearish markets doesn't compensate for missed gains during bull runs. Yield appears attractive but is skewed by one-off payouts; IGLD's NAV-preserving approach is better for long-term investors than chasing unreliable high yields.

IGLD: Distorted Yield, Structural Deficiencies, Poorer Upside Participation

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

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

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

IGLD: Safe-Haven Value Perspectives

IGLD offers a unique blend of gold exposure, income from T-Bills, and volatility premiums, ideal for uncertain macro and geopolitical environments. Rising global liquidity, central bank gold accumulation, and recent volatility spikes support gold's upside and the ETF's income strategy. A weaker dollar and ongoing trade tensions further enhance gold's safe-haven appeal, benefiting IGLD's performance and income potential.

IGLD: Safe-Haven Value Perspectives

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: May 1, 2025 Record Date: May 1, 2025 Payable Date: May 2, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund DFII NYSE Arca FT Vest Bitcoi.

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

Should You Be Concerned About the Pullback in Gold?

Gold, a quintessential safe haven in economic and market crises, declined in price in the last few days. With a number of factors at play, the short-term pullback will likely meet resistance to the long-term, unchanged fundamentals, making it worth consideration this year.

Should You Be Concerned About the Pullback in Gold?

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