|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Factoid of the Day
|
Thursday, February 19, 2026
|
|
The U.S. Treasury Department reported that foreign investors purchased a net $1.55 trillion of long-term U.S. financial assets in 2025, up from $1.18 trillion in 2024, according to Bloomberg. Purchases of U.S. equities accounted for $658.5 billion of last year's total, while Treasury notes and bonds totaled $442.7 billion. Additionally, foreign investors purchased a net $327.8 billion of corporate bonds and $112.9 billion of agency securities over the period.
|
|
First Trust International Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (IDVY)
Exchange Listing Date: February 11, 2026
|
|
First Trust Target Outcome ETFs®
|
| |
Upcoming Unit Investment Trusts |
Initial Offer Date |
| • |
AI, Robotics & Technology Opportunity, 36 |
2/19/2026 |
| • |
American Recovery, 25 |
2/19/2026 |
| • |
Vest Large Cap Deep Buffered 20, 101 |
2/19/2026 |
| • |
Vest Nasdaq 100 Buffered 10, 27 |
2/19/2026 |
| • |
ETF Growth and Income, February 2026 |
2/20/2026 |
| • |
FT Diversified Target Income, 13 |
2/20/2026 |
| • |
Municipal Income Opportunities Closed-End, 118 |
2/23/2026 |
| • |
Vest Enhanced Large Cap Buffered 15, 36 |
2/23/2026 |
| • |
Banking Opportunity, 62 |
2/24/2026 |
| • |
Homebuilders Recovery Select, 38 |
2/24/2026 |
| • |
Precious Metals Select, 68 |
2/24/2026 |
| • |
Preferred Income, 134 |
2/24/2026 |
| • |
SMid Capital Strength Opportunity, 37 |
2/24/2026 |
| • |
Vest Nasdaq 100 Buffered 20, 32 |
2/25/2026 |
| • |
FT American Fundamental Industries ETF, 3 |
2/27/2026 |
| • |
Interest Rate Hedge, 161 |
2/27/2026 |
| • |
Senior Loan and Limited Duration ETF, 18 |
2/27/2026 |
| • |
Global Commodities Opportunity, 60 |
3/2/2026 |
| • |
Diversified High Income ETF, 8 |
3/3/2026 |
| • |
FT Income, 32 |
3/3/2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The information presented is not intended to constitute an investment recommendation for, or advice to, any specific person. By providing this information, First Trust is not undertaking to give advice in any fiduciary capacity within the meaning of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or any other regulatory framework. Financial professionals are responsible for evaluating investment risks independently and for exercising independent judgment in determining whether investments are appropriate for their clients.
|