First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high-level of current income, and preserve capital by investing primarily in a portfolio of senior secured floating-rate corporate loans. The company was founded on March 25, 2004 and is headquartered in Wheaton, IL.

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on September 16, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 3, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 3, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for September

The First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II has performed well due to its floating rate collateral in a rising interest rate environment. However, with anticipated Fed rate cuts, the fund's performance is expected to slow down as floating rate assets become less attractive. The fund's historical performance in low interest rate environments is not impressive.

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on August 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 1, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be August 1, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $0.097.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for August

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on July 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be July 1, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $0.097 Distri.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for July

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on June 17, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 3, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $0.097 Distri.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for June

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II offers a current yield of 11.17%, higher than most other assets in the market. The FCT closed-end fund compares well with other CEFs that invest in floating-rate leveraged loans in terms of yield. The fund's net asset value has remained relatively stable over the past year, and it has fully covered its distributions with investment profits.

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on May 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 2, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be May 1, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $0.097 Distribut.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for May

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The latest inflation report may hinder the possibility of the Fed cutting rates in June, prompting income investors to hold on to floating rate income vehicles. The First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a closed-end fund that focuses on senior secured floating-rate corporate loans. The FCT CEF offers a high dividend yield of 11.30% and has outperformed the CEF debt industry on a price and total return basis.

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of April 2, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be April 1, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $0.097 Dis.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for April

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be March 1, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $0.097 Dis.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for March

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on February 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be February 1, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT):         Distribution per.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for February

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a closed-end fund that provides income-focused investors with a high level of current income. The FCT fund's portfolio of floating-rate securities is resistant to changes in interest rates, making it a good option in a rising rate environment. The fund has delivered a respectable performance over the past few years, outperforming bond indices and offering a total return of 12.63% over three years.

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on January 16, 2024, to shareholders of record as of January 3, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be January 2, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $0.0.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for January

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on December 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 4, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be December 1, 2023. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for December

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that its Leveraged Finance Investment Team, portfolio manager for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (NYSE: FCT) and First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (NYSE: FTHY) (each a "Fund" or collectively, the "Funds"), will release an update on the market and the Funds for financial professionals and investors. To listen to the update, click on the following link: FCT & FTHY Replay 11/15/.

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on November 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be November 1, 2023. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for November

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a fixed-income closed-end fund that focuses on leveraged loans, offering a high dividend yield. FCT has outperformed other fixed-income offerings this year, thanks to its floating rate collateral and the current market conditions. The fund has a low leverage ratio of 18% for its asset class and an 11.7% dividend yield.

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on October 16, 2023, to shareholders of record as of October 3, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be October 2, 2023. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT):                 Distribution.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for October

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has increased its regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution to $0.097 per share from $0.092 per share. The distribution will be payable on June 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 1, 2023. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribut.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Increases its Monthly Common Share Distribution to $0.097 Per Share for June

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.092 per share payable on May 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of May 2, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be May 1, 2023. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share: $0.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.092 Per Share for May

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has increased its regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution to $0.092 per share from $0.0695 per share. The distribution will be payable on April 17, 2023, to shareholders of record as of April 4, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be April 3, 2023. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Increases its Monthly Common Share Distribution to $0.092 Per Share for April

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE: FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.0695 per share payable on March 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of March 3, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be March 2, 2023. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.0695 Per Share for March

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a fixed income closed end fund. The vehicle has a very low leverage ratio of 11%, which is suitable for the current bear cycle.

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