First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) Stock Price & Analysis
First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) is trading at USD 39.4, down 0.23% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 13:57 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
HYLS last closed at USD 39.49; today's session has ranged USD 39.36–39.58 on volume of 13,765 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 39.01–42.4 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
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Key facts (HYLS)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +0.6% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +13.8% vs S&P 500 +77.1%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HYLS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.6% | +13.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +77.1% |
| Per year | +0.6% | +2.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Max drawdown | -3.1% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -15.6% (Dec 2021→Sep 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 14:00 UTC)
| Price | USD 39.4 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.23% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 39.49 |
| Open | USD 39.46 |
| Day Range | USD 39.36 – 39.58 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 39.01 – 42.4 |
| Volume | 13,765 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (HYLS)
Nexqual's technical model rates HYLS "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.64 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 40.01) |
| MACD | -0.15 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (HYLS)
Nexqual rates First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTSL | First Trust Senior Loan Fund | USD 44.31 | ▼ 0.06% |
| LMBS | First Trust Low Duration Opport | USD 48.74 | ▲ 0.02% |
| FTSM | First Trust Enhanced Short Matu | USD 59.73 | ▼ 0.02% |
| FIXD | First Trust Smith Opportunistic | USD 41.75 | ▼ 0.17% |
| FMB | First Trust Managed Municipal E | USD 49.01 | ▲ 0.1% |
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