# First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/FPE · data as of 2026-10-23 15:49 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE), nexqual.com/FPE" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 16.89 (-0.21% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 15:49 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 16.92 · day 16.87–16.91 · 52w 16.87–18.48 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -2.5% vs S&P 500 +14.7%; 5Y +10.1% vs S&P 500 +77.4%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -2.5% | +10.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.7% | +77.4% |
| 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) |

## Peers
VRP (Invesco Variable Rate Preferred) USD 23.53 -0.15% · PFXF (VanEck Preferred Securities ex ) USD 16.95 +0.03% · FTSL (First Trust Senior Loan Fund) USD 44.27 -0.14% · PSK (State Street SPDR ICE Preferred) USD 27.97 -0.29% · HYLS (First Trust Tactical High Yield) USD 39.44 -0.13%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/FPE · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 41.8% | ±6.9% |