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

ETF | Bank Loan |

Last Closing

USD 46.27

Change

-0.11 (-0.24)%

Market Cap

USD 2.22B

Volume

0.18M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

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.. 99.22 % 0.94 %

-0.08 (0.04%)

CAD 0.06B
RMIF ETF Series Solutions - LH.. 19.40 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0.04%)

N/A
LDSF First Trust Low Duration .. 3.01 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0.04%)

USD 0.13B
ADFI Anfield Dynamic Fixed Inc.. 0.06 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 0.04B

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 0.43% 100% F 51% F
Dividend Return 6.39% 100% F 82% B
Total Return 6.82% 100% F 58% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.46% 100% F 51% F
Dividend Return 6.39% 100% F 81% B-
Total Return 6.84% 100% F 58% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -3.44% 100% F 51% F
Dividend Return 24.51% 100% F 84% B
Total Return 21.07% 100% F 58% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.23% 100% F 39% F
Dividend Return 4.57% 100% F 49% F
Total Return 4.34% 100% F 82% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 6.18% 100% F 92% A
Risk Adjusted Return 74.00% 100% F 89% A-
Market Capitalization 2.22B 100% F 80% B-

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Analyst Rating

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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.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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