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- FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF (FBDC) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation by investing primarily in business development companies (BDCs) and specialty finance companies. The fund provides exposure to a portfolio of BDCs, which offer financing solutions such as senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments to middle-market companies; specialty finance issuers, including those focused on asset-based lending, equipment finance, and structured credit; and related instruments like preferred stocks and high-yield bonds from these sectors. FBDC targets income-oriented investors seeking yields from non-investment grade debt and equity in the U.S. financial services industry, with a focus on diversified holdings across sub-sectors like direct lending and venture debt. The ETF operates globally but concentrates its investments in U.S.-based issuers, with geographic exposure tied to the underlying companies' operations in North America and select international markets. Launched in 2024 and domiciled in the United States, FBDC is issued and managed by First Trust Portfolios L.P., headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois, a provider of investment products including ETFs, unit investment trusts, and closed-end funds. Recent developments include the fund's inaugural listing on the NYSE Arca exchange in mid-2024, marking First Trust's expansion into niche income-focused strategies amid rising demand for BDC exposure; a strategic partnership between First Trust and Confluence Investment Management LLC, which serves as sub-advisor leveraging its expertise in alternative credit; and portfolio enhancements in late 2025 with new positions in high-conviction BDCs such as Ares Capital Corporation and Owl Rock Capital, reflecting adjustments to capitalize on elevated interest rates and merger activity in the sector. No major acquisitions, rebrands, or funding rounds have been reported for the fund itself within the past two years.