Invesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF

First Trust Income Opportunity ETF

FCEF is an actively managed ETF that holds closed-end funds to get exposure to US and non-US equity, fixed income securities, and commodities. The fund's primary objective is to provide current income.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration:   Expected Ex-Dividend Date: December 11, 2024   Record Date: December 11, 2024   Payable Date: December 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

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While ETFs are traditionally passive products, active opportunities in the broader ETF market have been growing significantly over the past few years. Active ETFs of CEFs have historically had lower distribution rates than their passive counterparts.

Passive Vs. Active ETFs Of CEFs

Closed-end funds (CEFs) are relatively under the radar compared to peers like exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. Closed-end funds are generally desirable for two reasons: 1) high income; and 2) premium/discount mechanism.

Passive vs. Active ETFs of CEFs

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ETFs Of CEFs: Diversification And Higher Distributions

VettaFi's Associate Director of Research, Roxanna Islam, joined the Active Investment Company Alliance's The NAVigator podcast and host Chuck Jaffe to talk ETFs, and specifically, buying closed-end funds in the ETF wrapper.

VettaFi's Islam Talks Closed-End Funds ETFs on The NAVigator Podcast

Many investors are unfamiliar with the closed-end fund structure or uncomfortable with their premium/discount volatility. There are only a few options for ETFs of CEFs, but they are all very different strategies and may appeal to different types of investors.

Earning Income Through ETFs Of CEFs

Closed-end funds are known for their high distribution rate and potential to provide current income. But many investors are unfamiliar with their structure or uncomfortable with their premium/discount volatility.

Earning Income Through ETFs of CEFs

First Trust CEF Income Opportunity ETF is an actively managed fund of funds. It has outperformed its competitors YYY and PCEF since 2016.

FCEF: A Fund Of Funds Beating Competitors

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that as of Friday, April 8, 2022, First Trust CEF Income Opportunity ETF (Nasdaq: FCEF) will change its name to “First Trust Income Opportunities ETF” (the “Fund”). The Fund will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol “FCEF” and its CUSIP will not change. This corresponds with the removal of the Fund's non-fundamental investment policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets (inc

First Trust Announces Name Change for First Trust CEF Income Opportunity ETF

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The war has panicked investors. Some suggest simplifying your investments.

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A fund of funds approach can give instant diversification. The strategy is approached and is utilized in active CEFs or passive ETFs.

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