First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund - Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Name
As of 07/24/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
$22.37
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6.26%
$1.55
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Vitals
YTD Return
5.4%
1 yr return
14.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
14.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
9.1%
Net Assets
$N/A
Holdings in Top 10
N/A
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio N/A
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 07/24/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
$22.37
-
6.26%
$1.55
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FFA - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 5.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 9.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio N/A
- Dividend Yield 6.3%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency N/A
Fund Details
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Legal NameFirst Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund - Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
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Fund Family NameN/A
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Inception DateAug 27, 2004
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryN/A
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ManagerDouglas Kugler
Fund Description
FFA - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FFA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.4% | -2.8% | 240.8% | 9.88% |
| 1 Yr | 14.6% | -4.3% | 140.6% | 2.61% |
| 3 Yr | 14.9%* | -8.3% | 18.3% | 3.21% |
| 5 Yr | 9.1%* | -5.0% | 17.3% | 2.54% |
| 10 Yr | 13.2%* | -4.6% | 13.2% | 5.88% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FFA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.3% | -34.1% | 904.0% | 27.93% |
| 2024 | 13.4% | -28.6% | 438.4% | 2.31% |
| 2023 | 15.9% | -93.5% | 8.2% | 88.28% |
| 2022 | -26.0% | -38.9% | 19.8% | 37.21% |
| 2021 | 20.8% | -10.9% | 12.8% | 53.40% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FFA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.4% | -2.7% | 244.0% | 10.67% |
| 1 Yr | 14.6% | -4.3% | 140.6% | 2.61% |
| 3 Yr | 14.9%* | -8.3% | 18.3% | 3.21% |
| 5 Yr | 9.1%* | -5.4% | 17.3% | 2.54% |
| 10 Yr | 13.2%* | -4.6% | 13.2% | 5.88% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FFA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.1% | -34.1% | 904.0% | 27.93% |
| 2024 | 21.4% | -5.9% | 438.4% | 2.31% |
| 2023 | 24.7% | -81.2% | 8.2% | 90.34% |
| 2022 | -20.2% | -29.0% | 19.8% | 51.16% |
| 2021 | 28.7% | -10.9% | 12.8% | 69.90% |
FFA - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FFA | Category Low | Category High | FFA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | N/A | 25 | 17.4 B | 20.97% |
| Number of Holdings | N/A | 2 | 508 | 32.06% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | N/A | -6.66 M | 5.12 B | 24.81% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | N/A | 11.3% | 100.0% | 44.67% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 8.23%
- Apple Inc 8.06%
- UnitedHealth Group Inc 3.97%
- JPMorgan Chase Co 3.60%
- AbbVie Inc 2.47%
- Danaher Corp 2.37%
- Merck Co Inc 2.26%
- NIKE Inc 2.05%
- Chubb Ltd 2.05%
- Coca-Cola Co/The 2.04%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FFA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.50% | -3.92% | 100.76% | 50.38% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.08% | 0.76% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.92% | 33.59% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 20.91% | 20.99% |
| Cash | 0.00% | -0.76% | 100.29% | 47.71% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 97.96% | 25.95% |
FFA - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FFA Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | N/A | 0.20% | 6.78% | 46.50% |
| Management Fee | N/A | 0.20% | 1.75% | 72.39% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.02% | 0.28% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| FFA Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 4.75% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| FFA 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.
| FFA Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 456.80% | 48.66% |
FFA - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FFA | Category Low | Category High | FFA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.26% | 0.00% | 3.76% | 22.30% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FFA | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FFA | Category Low | Category High | FFA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | N/A | -2.54% | 14.24% | 40.57% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FFA | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | $0.388 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.388 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.388 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.388 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2023 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2022 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2022 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2021 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2021 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2021 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2020 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2020 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2020 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2019 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2019 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2018 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2018 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2017 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2016 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.235 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2015 | $0.235 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2015 | $0.235 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2015 | $0.235 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2015 | $0.235 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.230 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2014 | $0.230 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2014 | $0.230 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2014 | $0.230 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2013 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2013 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2013 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2012 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2012 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2012 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2012 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2011 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2011 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2011 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2011 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2010 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2010 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2010 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2010 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2009 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2009 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2009 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2009 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2008 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2008 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2008 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 18, 2008 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2007 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2007 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2007 | $0.057 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 18, 2007 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2007 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.278 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.122 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 18, 2006 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2006 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2006 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2005 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2005 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2005 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 04, 2005 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2004 | $0.535 | OrdinaryDividend |
FFA - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Douglas Kugler
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 14, 2007
14.72
14.7%
Mr. Kugler earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. From 1993 to 2003, he held several positions at Morgan Stanley Investment Management (Miller Anderson & Sherrerd) including Head of Mutual Fund Administration and Vice President and Treasurer of the MAS Funds, Junior Associate in the Equity Department, and his last position held prior to joining Chartwell was Senior Associate and Analyst for the Large Cap Value team. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was an Assistant Vice President and Senior Accounting Officer at Provident Financial Processing Corporation.
Peter Schofield
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 22, 2022
0.19
0.2%
Mr. Schofield is a Senior Portfolio Manager on Chartwell’s equity investment team. From 2005 to 2010, he was a Co-Chief Investment Officer at Knott Capital. From 1996 to 2005, he was a Portfolio Manager at Sovereign Asset Management. Prior to Sovereign Asset Management, he was a portfolio manager at Geewax, Terker & Company. Education: Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Pennsylvania CFA® Charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Philadelphia
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 19.77 | 3.61 | 5.67 |