First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 156 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations:   Expected Ex-Dividend Date: December 12, 2025 Record Date: December 12, 2025 Payable Date: December 31, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount Short-Term Capital Gain Per Share Amount Long-Term Capit.

Business Wire • Dec 11, 2025

Investment Advisor Adds Shares of Municipal Bond ETF. Should Retail Investors Follow Suit?

Added 75,648 shares of FMB, increasing the position by an estimated $4.02 million vs. prior quarter Post-trade position: 288,013 shares valued at $14.60 million FMB now represents approximately 3.4% of Frisch Financial Group, Inc.'s 13F AUM, which places it outside the fund's top five holdings These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Dec 4, 2025

Municipal Bond Funds: Time To Shine Or Curtain Call?

Municipal bonds are back to offer compelling risk-adjusted opportunities, but future decisions from Washington can either act as a tailwind or headwind. Municipal bond funds saw net inflows during 2024, first annual inflow since 2021—which was a record year. 2024 was a record year in municipal bond issuance. With attractive yields, the market may start to pay more attention to tax-equivalent yield advantages offered through municipal debt.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 13, 2025

Municipal Fixed Income: Shelter From The Storm?

Specific to the muni market, perhaps the biggest surprise this year has been new issue supply that is running well ahead of expectations, up roughly 40% from last year. We think this increased summer issuance is likely the result of deals getting pulled forward, as issuers may be cautious about coming to market later in the fall ahead of what is likely to be an uncertain U.S. political climate. While municipal credit quality has already peaked, it is entering this period of moderating economic growth from a position of strength.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 26, 2024

Should You Tap Pricey Muni Bond ETFs Now?

Tax-exempt municipal bonds serve not only as an investment option.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 4, 2023

Muni Investors Stay Flexible As Rates Rise

Truly active managers shine in challenging investment environments, especially when they are given a flexible mandate. With tax-loss harvesting, active investors can deliberately sell at a loss to offset taxes on gains elsewhere in a portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 9, 2021

Warm Up To Climate Change Investing

Climate risk isn't being adequately priced into many ETFs, but there are signs the tides are turning.

ETFcom • Oct 14, 2021

Play Global Bond ETFs to Join Central Banks' Rate Cut Euphoria

As global central banks embark on a rate cut journey, global bond yields took a hit, benefiting these bond ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 9, 2019