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First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF HYLS

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Morningstar’s Analysis HYLS

Will HYLS outperform in future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable HYLS’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the HYLS management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of HYLS’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

Not worth the risk.

Analyst Saraja Samant

Saraja Samant

Analyst

Summary

First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF benefits from an experienced team, but recent turnover coupled with the team’s use of leverage and its above-average risk bias mean it doesn’t stand out from peers. A previous version of this report incorrectly linked to the incorrect rating.

by Saraja Samant
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Portfolio Holdings HYLS

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  • Current Portfolio Date
  • Equity Holdings —
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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 21.5
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

Nexstar Escrow Inc 5.625%

2.63 38.0 Mil
Corporate

SS&C Technologies, Inc. 5.5%

2.60 37.6 Mil
Corporate

Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer Inc 6.75%

2.58 37.2 Mil
Corporate

Verscend Escrow Corp 9.75%

2.15 31.1 Mil
Corporate

United Rentals (North America), Inc. 6%

2.13 30.8 Mil
Corporate

Graham Packaging Company Inc 7.125%

2.01 29.1 Mil
Corporate

1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company / New Red Finance, Inc. 4%

1.87 27.0 Mil
Corporate

Gray Television, Inc. 5.875%

1.86 26.9 Mil
Corporate

Select Medical Corporation 6.25%

1.83 26.5 Mil
Corporate

AssuredPartners Inc 5.625%

1.71 24.7 Mil
Corporate