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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
mutual fund
XFCTX
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$10.86
+0.01
+0.09%
primary theme
Bank Loan
share class
XFCTX (Mutual Fund)
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$10.86
+0.01
+0.09%
primary theme
Bank Loan
share class
XFCTX (Mutual Fund)
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$10.86
+0.01
+0.09%
primary theme
Bank Loan
share class
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-2.8%
1 yr return
-2.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
-4.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
-4.6%
Net Assets
$293 M
Holdings in Top 10
19.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$10.9
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.70%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 78.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Closed-end mutual fund
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
XFCTX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -2.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -4.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -4.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 4.37%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameFirst Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
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Fund Family NameFirst Trust Advisors L.P.
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Inception DateJun 08, 2004
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Shares Outstanding25967477
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerWilliam Housey
Fund Description
XFCTX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XFCTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -2.8% | -3.4% | 10.8% | 99.62% |
| 1 Yr | -2.2% | -3.2% | 12.9% | 99.62% |
| 3 Yr | -4.0%* | -6.8% | 7.9% | 98.83% |
| 5 Yr | -4.6%* | -6.1% | 38.3% | 99.59% |
| 10 Yr | -0.2%* | -1.9% | 20.0% | 99.45% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XFCTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.5% | -12.0% | 11.1% | 90.57% |
| 2022 | -10.6% | -22.9% | 5.1% | 86.82% |
| 2021 | -3.8% | -12.2% | 11.1% | 98.81% |
| 2020 | -7.4% | -14.1% | 289.8% | 92.56% |
| 2019 | 5.2% | -8.1% | 7.5% | 2.13% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XFCTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -2.8% | -3.4% | 10.8% | 99.62% |
| 1 Yr | -2.2% | -3.2% | 12.9% | 99.62% |
| 3 Yr | -4.0%* | -6.8% | 7.9% | 98.83% |
| 5 Yr | -4.6%* | -6.1% | 38.3% | 99.59% |
| 10 Yr | -0.2%* | -1.9% | 20.0% | 99.45% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XFCTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.5% | -12.0% | 22.1% | 99.25% |
| 2022 | -10.6% | -22.9% | 5.1% | 94.57% |
| 2021 | -3.8% | -10.2% | 11.1% | 99.60% |
| 2020 | -7.4% | -14.1% | 306.9% | 98.35% |
| 2019 | 8.1% | -3.6% | 10.5% | 40.85% |
NAV & Total Return History
XFCTX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| XFCTX | Category Low | Category High | XFCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 293 M | 29.9 M | 13.5 B | 70.66% |
| Number of Holdings | 214 | 2 | 2051 | 84.05% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 86.8 M | -191 M | 2.37 B | 54.09% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 19.36% | 5.2% | 100.7% | 24.61% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
- Mph Acquisition Holdings Mltpln Tl B 1l Usd 3.74%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XFCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 97.78% | 0.00% | 161.82% | 22.57% |
| Cash | 1.26% | -61.90% | 16.36% | 70.04% |
| Stocks | 0.66% | 0.00% | 100.74% | 58.75% |
| Other | 0.30% | -52.39% | 26.58% | 27.63% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -3.99% | 7.54% | 57.20% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.51% | 61.96% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XFCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 89.16% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 9.57% |
| Communication Services | 10.84% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 47.83% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 51.30% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 48.61% | 38.26% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 64.35% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 38.26% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 89.61% | 40.00% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 73.04% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 51.30% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 97.66% | 60.00% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.36% | 38.26% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XFCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 0.61% | -0.01% | 100.74% | 58.75% |
| Non US | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.68% | 10.89% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XFCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 98.71% | 0.00% | 99.80% | 8.24% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 1.29% | 0.00% | 25.03% | 59.92% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -11.46% | 0.67% | 54.47% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 91.68% | 63.92% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.47% | 39.22% |
| Government | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.18% | 52.16% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XFCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 62.57% | 0.00% | 124.50% | 92.61% |
| Non US | 35.21% | 0.00% | 63.23% | 3.11% |
XFCTX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| XFCTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.70% | 0.03% | 5.51% | 32.58% |
| Management Fee | 0.75% | 0.00% | 1.89% | 81.44% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.02% | 0.27% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| XFCTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| XFCTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| XFCTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 78.00% | 4.00% | 180.00% | 64.46% |
XFCTX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| XFCTX | Category Low | Category High | XFCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.13% | 95.09% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| XFCTX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| XFCTX | Category Low | Category High | XFCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 4.37% | 1.77% | 9.82% | 15.42% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| XFCTX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 03, 2019 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2019 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2019 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2019 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2019 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 02, 2019 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 04, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 02, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 02, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 02, 2018 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2017 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2017 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 02, 2017 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2017 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2017 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 03, 2017 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2017 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2017 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 03, 2017 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2017 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2017 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 03, 2017 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 03, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 02, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2016 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 04, 2016 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2015 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 02, 2015 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2015 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2015 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 03, 2015 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2015 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2015 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2015 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2015 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 02, 2015 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 02, 2015 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 02, 2015 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2014 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 03, 2014 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2014 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 02, 2014 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2014 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2014 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 02, 2014 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2014 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2014 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 03, 2014 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 03, 2014 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 02, 2014 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 02, 2013 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2013 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2013 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 03, 2013 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2013 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2013 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 03, 2013 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2013 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2013 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2013 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2013 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2012 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2012 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2012 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 04, 2012 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2012 | $0.084 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 02, 2012 | $0.081 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2012 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2012 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 02, 2012 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2012 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2012 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2011 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2011 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 03, 2011 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2011 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2011 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2011 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2011 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 02, 2011 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2011 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2011 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2011 | $0.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 03, 2011 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2010 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2010 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2010 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2010 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 02, 2010 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2010 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2010 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 03, 2010 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2010 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2010 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2010 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 04, 2010 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2009 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 02, 2009 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2009 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2009 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 03, 2009 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2009 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2009 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2009 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2009 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 02, 2009 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 02, 2009 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 02, 2009 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2008 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 03, 2008 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2008 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 02, 2008 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2008 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2008 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 02, 2008 | $0.095 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2008 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2008 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 03, 2008 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2008 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2007 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2007 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2007 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 04, 2007 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2007 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 02, 2007 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2007 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2007 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 02, 2007 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2007 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2007 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2006 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2006 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 02, 2006 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2006 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2006 | $0.122 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 03, 2006 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2006 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2006 | $0.118 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 03, 2006 | $0.118 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2006 | $0.116 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2006 | $0.116 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.017 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.115 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2005 | $0.111 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2005 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 03, 2005 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2005 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2005 | $0.097 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2005 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2005 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 03, 2005 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2005 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 04, 2005 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2005 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2004 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 02, 2004 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2004 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2004 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2004 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 02, 2004 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
XFCTX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Housey
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 25, 2004
18.03
18.0%
William A. Housey, CFA, was born in 1973. Mr. Housey earned a B.S. in Finance from Eastern Illinois University and an M.B.A. in Finance and Management & Strategy from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business. Mr. Housey joined First Trust Advisors L.P. in 2010 as Senior Portfolio Manager for the Leveraged Finance Investment Team and has over 22 years of investment experience having held various positions in portfolio management and research. Mr. Housey is responsible for managing fixed-income portfolios, principally focusing on below investment-grade credit.
Jeffrey Scott
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 22, 2022
0.19
0.2%
Jeffrey Scott, CFA, Senior Vice President, Deputy Credit Officer, Portfolio Manager of the First Trust Portfolios L.P. Mr. Scott is Deputy Credit Officer for the Leveraged Finance Investment Team. He has extensive experience in credit analysis, product development, and product management. Prior to joining First Trust, Mr. Scott served as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and as a Senior Credit Analyst for Morgan Stanley/Van Kampen from October 2008 to June 2010. As Assistant Portfolio Manager, his responsibilities included assisting with portfolio construction, buy and sell decision making, and monitoring fund liquidity and leverage. Scott joined the Van Kampen Asset Management in 2005. He has approximately 18 years of investment industry experience. Prior to joining the Adviser, he was employed by State Farm Insurance Companies where he served as an Assistant Vice President in the Mutual Fund Group responsible for product development and strategy as well as a Regional Vice President for Sales for the Financial Services Division. Mr. Scott earned a B.S. in Finance and Economics from Elmhurst College and an M.B.A. with specialization in Analytical Finance and Econometrics and Statistics from the University of Chicago. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Chicago.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 21.18 | 6.08 | 3.25 |
