# First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/FTSL · data as of 2026-10-23 14:43 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL), nexqual.com/FTSL" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 44.28 (-0.12% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:43 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 44.33 · day 44.26–44.35 · 52w 44.26–46.09 · market cap null · NGM

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.1% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +27.7% vs S&P 500 +77.2%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.1% | +27.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +77.2% |
| Per year | +3.1% | +5.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Max drawdown | -2.3% (Jan 2026→Feb 2026) | -6.4% (Jan 2022→Jul 2022) |

## Peers
HYLS (First Trust Tactical High Yield) USD 39.4 -0.23% · LMBS (First Trust Low Duration Opport) USD 48.74 +0.02% · FTSM (First Trust Enhanced Short Matu) USD 59.74 -0.01% · FMB (First Trust Managed Municipal E) USD 48.97 +0.03% · SRLN (State Street Blackstone Senior ) USD 39.8 -0.15%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/FTSL · 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