First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE) Stock Price & Analysis
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE) is trading at USD 16.89, down 0.21% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 15:07 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
FPE last closed at USD 16.92; today's session has ranged USD 16.87–16.91 on volume of 4,025,461 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 16.87–18.48 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 15:07 UTC.
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Key facts (FPE)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -2.5% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y +10.1% vs S&P 500 +77.5%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FPE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -2.5% | +10.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +77.5% |
| Per year | -2.5% | +1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.0% | 7.6% |
| Max drawdown | -4.5% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -19.4% (Nov 2021→Mar 2023) |
FPE options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 41.8% | ±6.9% |
30-day implied volatility 41.9% vs 5.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 15:07 UTC)
| Price | USD 16.89 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.21% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 16.92 |
| Open | USD 16.9 |
| Day Range | USD 16.87 – 16.91 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 16.87 – 18.48 |
| Volume | 4,025,461 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (FPE)
Nexqual's technical model rates FPE "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 15:07 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 29.23 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 17.36) |
| MACD | -0.12 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (FPE)
Nexqual rates First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 15:07 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRP | Invesco Variable Rate Preferred | USD 23.53 | ▼ 0.15% |
| PFXF | VanEck Preferred Securities ex | USD 16.92 | ▼ 0.12% |
| FTSL | First Trust Senior Loan Fund | USD 44.28 | ▼ 0.12% |
| PSK | State Street SPDR ICE Preferred | USD 27.96 | ▼ 0.34% |
| HYLS | First Trust Tactical High Yield | USD 39.42 | ▼ 0.18% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 15:07 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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