FTSL:NSD-First Trust Senior Loan Fund (USD)

ETF | Bank Loan |

Last Closing

USD 46.01

Change

+0.02 (+0.04)%

Market Cap

USD 2.17B

Volume

0.19M

Analyst Target

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Verdict

ducovest Verdict

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About

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in first lien senior floating rate bank loans ("Senior Loans"). The fund invests in Senior Loans made predominantly to businesses operating in North America, but may also invest in Senior Loans made to businesses operating outside of North America.

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Largest Industry Peers for Bank Loan

ETFs Containing FTSL

FSL:CA First Trust Senior Loan E.. 100.10 % 0.94 %

+0.09 (+0%)

CAD 0.06B
RMIF 19.40 % 0.00 %

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ADFI 0.06 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Bank Loan) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.13% 100% F 42% F
Dividend Return -41.78% 100% F 26% F
Total Return -41.91% 100% F 20% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 1.08% 100% F 34% F
Dividend Return -40.97% 100% F 28% F
Total Return -39.89% 100% F 18% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -2.52% 100% F 48% F
Dividend Return -23.98% 100% F 34% F
Total Return -26.50% 100% F 35% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.14% 100% F 40% F
Dividend Return 4.48% 100% F 50% F
Total Return 4.35% 100% F 82% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 5.62% 100% F 93% A
Risk Adjusted Return 79.73% 100% F 91% A-
Market Capitalization 2.17B 100% F 80% B-

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:

There is nothing we particularly dislike