First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF

FTSM is actively-managed to invest in a variety of fixed income securities with a target maturity of less than three years.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date:   December 27, 2024 Record Date:   December 27, 2024 Payable Date:   December 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF

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The First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF is an actively managed ETF that provides current income from short-duration investments. FTSM charges higher fees and delivers lower distribution yields compared to its peers, making it less attractive as a cash replacement tool. I recommend selling FTSM and considering higher-yielding peers like the Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF or lower-risk treasury bill ETFs like the US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF.

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the first paragraph after the table, FTA's AUM amount should be $212 billion (instead of $223 billion). The updated release reads: FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P. ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION FOR FIRST TRUST ENHANCED SHORT MATURITY ETF First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarat

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