Is First Trust Senior Loan Fund a good dividend ETF?

First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 6.96%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is FTSL's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for FTSL ETF is currently 6.96%.

How much does FTSL pay in dividends per year?

First Trust Senior Loan Fund pays an annual dividend of $3.1275 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does FTSL pay dividends?

FTSL ETF pays dividends monthly.

Is FTSL's dividend growing?

First Trust Senior Loan Fund's 3-year dividend CAGR is 5.07%.

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First Trust Senior Loan Fund

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Overview Dividends Holdings

First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 6.96% as of Jul 15, 2026. It pays $3.13 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes monthly. Its dividend has grown at a 15.80% 5-year compound annual rate.

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FTSL returns

YTD	0.57%
1Y	4.55%
3Y	7.33%
5Y	5.01%
10Y	4.44%
1Y volatility	2.03%
3Y volatility	1.94%
Sharpe ratio	1.36

About

The First Trust Senior Loan Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that primarily aims to deliver substantial current income. This is achieved by principally allocating its capital to a diverse portfolio of first-priority, senior, floating-rate bank loans, commonly referred to as "Senior Loans." A secondary goal of the fund is the protection of its invested capital. Under normal market conditions, the fund commits at least 80% of its net assets to Senior Loans, with a focus on those extended to businesses predominantly operating in North America.