First Trust FactorFX UCITS ETF (FXGB.L) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to deliver total returns to investors with lower correlation to broader equity and bond markets over the medium to long term. The fund, domiciled in Ireland and launched on November 29, 2017, primarily invests in sovereign bonds from developed markets, including short-term U.S. Treasury Notes (such as 3.625%, 3.875%, 4.5%, 4.625%, and 4.25% issues comprising the top holdings at approximately 39.83% of the portfolio), alongside exposures to bonds from Singapore, Canada, New Zealand, and other issuers; it employs a GBP-hedged, accumulating share class with a total expense ratio of 0.75% and physical full replication. Issued under First Trust Global Funds PLC and advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois (founded 1991), the ETF operates globally with primary listings on the London Stock Exchange and availability in the United Kingdom, targeting institutional and retail investors seeking diversified fixed-income strategies focused on government bonds with durations of 0-3 years.
The fund maintains a portfolio diversified across non-UK bonds (75.44%), cash (24.56%), and minimal other assets, with key geographic exposures including the United States (19.48%), Singapore (16.11%), and select others. First Trust Advisors L.P. serves as investment advisor, with BNY Mellon Fund Services (Ireland) Designated Activity Company as administrator and The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV (Dublin Branch) as custodian. As of recent data, the fund manages approximately GBP 4.06 million in assets.