FTCB
First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF (FTCB) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Corporate Bond Index.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF (FTCB) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Corporate Bond Index.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in investment-grade corporate bonds included in the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Corporate Bond Index. The index measures the performance of the intermediate-term, investment-grade U.S. corporate bond market.
✨ Key Features
- Exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds with intermediate-term maturities
- Seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Corporate Bond Index
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
- Relatively low risk profile compared to high-yield or long-term bond funds
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Interest rate risk: Bond prices may decline as interest rates rise
- Credit risk: The risk that the issuer of a bond may default on its obligations
- Liquidity risk: The risk that the fund may have difficulty selling certain securities at an advantageous time or price
- Tracking error risk: The fund may not perfectly track the performance of its underlying index
👤 Best For
The First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds with intermediate-term maturities as part of a diversified fixed-income portfolio. It may be appropriate for investors with a moderate risk tolerance who are looking for a low-cost, passively managed bond fund.
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