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First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF is downgraded to Hold due to structural limitations in capital appreciation and underperformance versus peers. FTHI offers an attractive 8.7% starting yield with consistent, mostly tax-efficient monthly distributions, appealing to income-focused investors. The fund's heavy reliance on index option writing (70.6% of assets) generates income but significantly limits upside during bull markets and recovery phases.
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.
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF earns a "Buy" rating for its active management and strong performance relative to peer strategies. FTHI offers diversified equity exposure across market caps and regions, with sector allocations differing significantly from benchmarks. The fund employs a covered call strategy on the S&P 500 to generate income for the fund, yielding 8.99% over the last twelve months.
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.
Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (NASDAQ: FTHI) by 341.1% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 173,673 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 134,303 shares during
Ergawealth Advisors, Inc. increased its FTHI holding by 976,948 shares in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade size was $23.10 million based on quarterly average price. Meanwhile, the quarter-end value of the position rose by $22.97 million, reflecting both buying and share price changes.
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) provides equity exposure to some of the highest quality growth companies in the world. FTHI currently has a starting dividend yield of ~8.6% and issues payouts on a monthly basis. The fund is a great option for retirees due to its ability to preserve capital and provide tax-efficient distributions.
Etesian Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (NASDAQ: FTHI) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 76,042 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,803,000. Etesian Wealth Advisors Inc. owned 0.11%