HYLS is First Trust's First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (High Yield Bond). Trading at $40.72. Current dividend yield: 6.65%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.75 |
| Current yield | 6.65% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | May 21, 2026 |
| Most recent payment date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2300 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 1.52% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -2.39% |
| Expense ratio | 0.69% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $1.64B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | $0.2300 |
| 2026-04-21 | $0.2250 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.2250 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.2300 |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.2300 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.2230 |
| 2025-11-21 | $0.2200 |
| 2025-10-21 | $0.2250 |
About HYLS
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in high yield debt securities that are rated below investment grade at the time of purchase or unrated securities deemed by the fund's advisor to be of comparable quality.
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Data refreshed 2026-05-23. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.