MFLX ETF — Holdings & Analysis

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The First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (the "Fund") (formerly First Trust Municipal CEF Income Opportunity ETF) seeks to provide current income. 0.75% expense ratio, $18M AUM, 72 holdings, inception 2016.

First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis

ETF Overview

Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus any investment borrowings) in municipal debt securities that pay interest that is exempt from regular federal income taxes. Municipal debt securities are generally issued by or on behalf of states, territories or possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. The Fund may invest in a range of municipal securities, including, but not limited to, municipal lease obligations (and certificates of participation in such obligations),municipal general obligation bonds, municipal revenue bonds, municipal notes, municipal cash equivalents, private activity bonds (including without limitation industrial development bonds), and pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity bonds.

The First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (the "Fund") (formerly First Trust Municipal CEF Income Opportunity ETF) seeks to provide current income. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus any investment borrowings) in municipal debt securities that pay interest that is exempt from regular federal income taxes. Municipal debt securities are generally issued by or on behalf of states, territories or possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF provides exposure to the municipal bond market. The portfolio is moderately concentrated with 72 holdings. It is heavily weighted toward Cash & Others (82.9%), reflecting a sector-tilted strategy.

Risk Metrics

The fund holds 72 positions, providing a moderate level of diversification. Heavy allocation to Cash & Others (82.9%) means sector-specific downturns could disproportionately affect performance. The 0.75% expense ratio is above average and will reduce net returns over time. With $18M in assets, the fund may face liquidity constraints and wider bid-ask spreads.

Expense Ratio

0.75%

How Is the Fund Allocated?

Sector	Weight
Cash & Others	82.9%
Financial Services	17.1%

Country	Weight
Other	93.1%
United States	6.9%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

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Risk Metrics

Beta: 1.10

Questions & Answers

What is First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (MFLX)?

The First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF (the "Fund") (formerly First Trust Municipal CEF Income Opportunity ETF) seeks to provide current income.

Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investi It holds 72 securities. With $18M in assets under management, it is a funds in its category.

What is the expense ratio for MFLX?

First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF has an expense ratio of 0.75%, which is considered higher than average for municipal bond ETFs. This means for every $10,000 invested, annual fees would be approximately $75.

Lower expense ratios generally lead to better long-term returns, all else being equal.

What sectors does MFLX invest in?

First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF allocates across 2 sectors. The largest sector exposures are Cash & Others (82.9%), Financial Services (17.1%). The fund is heavily concentrated in Cash & Others.

How long has MFLX been around?

First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF was launched in 2016, making it 10 years old. With over a decade of history, it has navigated various market conditions. It is managed by First Trust.

What is the current NAV of MFLX?

First Trust Flexible Municipal High Income ETF has a net asset value (NAV) of approximately $17.11 per share. The NAV represents the per-share value of the fund's underlying assets minus liabilities.

Market price may differ slightly from NAV due to supply and demand dynamics during trading hours.

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