First Trust Active Global Quality Income ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AGQI

What does AGQI invest in?

The First Trust Active Global Quality Income ETF is designed to achieve current income alongside the potential for long-term capital appreciation. Under typical market conditions, the Fund primarily invests in equity securities that generate income. These investments may encompass various types, such as common stocks, depositary receipts (including American and Global Depositary Receipts), preferred shares, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). The Fund allocates its investments across both U.S. and non-U.S. companies, with a standard commitment to dedicating at least 40% of its net assets to securities of issuers or firms with economic connections to countries worldwide, outside of the United States.

What is the expense ratio of AGQI?

First Trust Active Global Quality Income ETF (AGQI) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AGQI?

First Trust Active Global Quality Income ETF (AGQI) manages $52.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is AGQI actively managed or an index fund?

AGQI's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was AGQI launched?

First Trust Active Global Quality Income ETF (AGQI) launched in September 2015 and is managed by First Trust.

How has AGQI performed?

AGQI's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.