- What are the top holdings of FSD?
- A machine-readable holdings disclosure for First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) is not available from our data sources — fund families sometimes register portfolio filings under a sibling share class or outside the SEC's structured datasets. Rather than estimate, we leave the section blank; the issuer's website carries the authoritative portfolio list.
- What sectors does FSD invest in?
- First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (FSD) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is FSD most exposed to?
- FSD's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is FSD a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows FSD's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- What does FSD invest in?
- The First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund, known by its ticker FSD, is a U.S.-domiciled, closed-ended investment vehicle primarily focused on fixed-income securities. Established on June 18, 2010, it is managed by First Trust Advisors, L.P., with MacKay Shields LLC serving as co-manager. The fund's objective is to achieve high income by investing in fixed-income markets globally. Its portfolio predominantly consists of high-yield corporate debt instruments, such as bonds, debentures, notes, and commercial papers, which are typically rated below investment grade and have diverse maturity dates. To construct its holdings, the fund employs a combination of fundamental analysis and a long/short strategy. This rigorous analytical process evaluates factors like the type, size, and cost of individual securities, scrutinizes the financial health, creditworthiness, and cash flow generation of issuing companies, and considers broader market influences. The fund's performance is measured against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index.
