How have FCT shares performed in 2024?

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's stock was trading at $10.09 at the start of the year. Since then, FCT shares have increased by 1.7% and is now trading at $10.26. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II?

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 50,700 shares, an increase of 302.4% from the March 15th total of 12,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 103,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. View First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's Short Interest .

How often does First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II?

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II announced a monthly dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.097 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 11.35%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 1st. Read our dividend analysis for FCT .

Is First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II a good dividend stock?

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (NYSE:FCT) pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.06%. Read our dividend analysis for FCT .

What ETF holds First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's stock?

Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF holds 67,351 shares of FCT stock, representing 1.84% of its portfolio.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II investors own include ONEOK (OKE) , Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) , PIMCO Dynamic Credit and Mortgage Income Fund (PCI) , Putnam Premier Income Trust (PPT) , Southern (SO) , Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) , Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) and Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund (CCD) .

Who are First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's major shareholders?

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include CWM LLC (0.00%), Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC (0.00%), SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC (0.00%) and RFG Advisory LLC (0.00%). View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II?

Shares of FCT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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Volume: 65,308 shs
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Dividend Yield: 11.27%
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About First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Stock (NYSE:FCT)

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in a portfolio of senior secured floating rate corporate loans. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. It was formerly known as First Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II was formed on May 25, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.

FCT Stock Price History

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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for April

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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for March

February 9, 2024 | investing.com

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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for February

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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for November

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September 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.097 Per Share for October

September 12, 2023 | msn.com

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September 11, 2023 | businesswire.com

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August 30, 2023 | fool.com

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First Trust Closed-End Funds Announce Board’s Decision to Rescind the Funds’ Control Share By-Law

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May 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Increases its Monthly Common Share Distribution to $0.097 Per Share for June

April 24, 2023 | thestreet.com

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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.092 Per Share for May

March 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Increases its Monthly Common Share Distribution to $0.092 Per Share for April

February 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.0695 Per Share for March

January 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.0695 Per Share for February

November 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.0695 Per Share for December

November 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Portfolio Manager Update for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II and First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund

September 9, 2022 | fool.com

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April 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.072 Per Share for May

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Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
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FCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FCT shares performed in 2024?: First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's stock was trading at $10.09 at the start of the year. Since then, FCT shares have increased by 1.7% and is now trading at $10.26.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II?: First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 50,700 shares, an increase of 302.4% from the March 15th total of 12,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 103,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.
View First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's Short Interest.
How often does First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II?: First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II announced a monthly dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.097 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 11.35%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 1st.
Read our dividend analysis for FCT.
Is First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II a good dividend stock?: First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (NYSE:FCT) pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.06%.
Read our dividend analysis for FCT.

What ETF holds First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's stock?: Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF holds 67,351 shares of FCT stock, representing 1.84% of its portfolio.
What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II investors own include ONEOK (OKE), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), PIMCO Dynamic Credit and Mortgage Income Fund (PCI), Putnam Premier Income Trust (PPT), Southern (SO), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), AbbVie (ABBV), Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) and Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund (CCD).
Who are First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's major shareholders?: First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include CWM LLC (0.00%), Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC (0.00%), SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC (0.00%) and RFG Advisory LLC (0.00%).
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II?: Shares of FCT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:FCT) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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