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The FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF (FBDC) primarily targets a significant level of ongoing income. Its secondary objective is to achieve an attractive overall return. Under typical market conditions, the Fund will commit a minimum of 80% of its net assets (including any funds borrowed for investment) to a selection of securities from Business Development Companies (BDCs) and other specialized financial entities. These are chosen by Confluence Investment Management LLC, the Fund's investment sub-advisor, because they are believed to present compelling opportunities for both income generation and capital appreciation.
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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.
FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF (FBDC) offers concentrated BDC exposure with a 12.37% yield and monthly distributions. FBDC has outperformed BDC ETF peers since its reorganization, despite a slightly higher expense ratio, but amid sharp declines in the space. The fund's level monthly payout can be relatively attractive for income investors, but at an elevated level, it could be due for a trim.
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.
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.
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced yesterday that the Board of Trustees of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, on behalf of FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance ETF (the “Fund”), an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (NYSE Arca: FBDC), approved a 1-for-5 reverse share split.