Tax Exempt Municipal Income, 288  Ticker: FMDFLX
 
Description
This unit investment trust seeks investors with income exempt from federal and applicable state and local income tax and to preserve capital by investing in a portfolio of investment grade municipal bonds.
Please note that there is no assurance the objective will be met.
 
Summary
Product Code: FT288
Portfolio Status: Secondary
Initial Offer Date: 08/06/2015
Secondary Date: 10/02/2015
Wtd Avg Maturity: 18.9
ELTR Life: 15.5
Tax Structure: Regulated Investment Company
 
Initial Offer Price: $1,075.0800
NAV(*): $852.8200
POP(*): Not Avail
PAR(*): $890.7000
Remaining Deferred Sales Charge: $0.0000
* As of Trade Date: 11/22/2024 4:00pm ET
The Public Offering Price (POP) represents the net asset value per unit plus any applicable organization costs and sales charges. The Net Asset Value (NAV) represents the value per unit of a trust’s portfolio securities and other assets reduced by applicable deferred sales charges and other liabilities.

 Income Information
CUSIP Frequency / Distributions Accrued Interest Estimated Annual Income Estimated Current Return Estimated Long Term Return
33740C109 Monthly $1.5000 $35.9900
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 Holdings  Export Current Holdings | View Initial Holdings  
CUSIPParDescriptionS&P RatingStCouponMaturity(M)
/Escrow(E)
/Refund(R)
Date
Next
Call Date
Call
Price
01757LFH4 105,000 ALLEN CNTY OH HOSP FACS REVENUE 4%, due 11/01/2044  A+ OH 4.00000 11/01/2044M 12/21/2024 100.0000
246045MP0 85,000 DELAWARE CNTY PA REGL WTR QUAL 4%, due 05/01/2045  NR PA 4.00000 05/01/2045M 05/01/2025 100.0000
491501EC2 90,000 KENTUCKY ST MUNI PWR AGY PWR SYS REV 5%, due 09/01/2042  NR KY 5.00000 09/01/2042M 09/01/2025 100.0000
508336EZ3 85,000 LAKE CNTY IL 4%, due 11/30/2041  AAA IL 4.00000 11/30/2041M 12/21/2024 100.0000
513174UV2 80,000 LAMAR TX CONSOL INDEP SCH DIST 4%, due 02/15/2045  AAA TX 4.00000 02/15/2045M 02/15/2025 100.0000
52480GCF9 210,000 LEHIGH CNTY PA GEN PURP HOSP REV 4.25%, due 07/01/2045  A PA 4.25000 07/01/2045M 07/01/2025 100.0000
53945CCQ1 65,000 LOS ANGELES CA WSTWTR SYS REV 4%, due 06/01/2045  AA+ CA 4.00000 06/01/2045M 06/01/2025 100.0000
54811BPY1 40,000 LOWER COLORADO RIVER TX AUTH 5%, due 05/15/2045  A TX 5.00000 05/15/2045M 05/15/2025 100.0000
59334KJP4 175,000 MIAMI-DADE CNTY FL EXPRESSWAY AUTH 5%, due 07/01/2044  A FL 5.00000 07/01/2044M 12/21/2024 100.0000
689090AP3 165,000 OTSEGO CNTY NY CAPITAL RESOURC 5%, due 10/01/2045  BB NY 5.00000 10/01/2045M 10/01/2025 100.0000
709224FT1 155,000 PENNSYLVANIA ST TURNPIKE COMMN TPK REV 5%, due 12/01/2044  AA- PA 5.00000 12/01/2044M 12/21/2024 100.0000
74442CAX2 230,000 PUBLIC FIN AUTH WI HOSP REVENUE 4.25%, due 06/01/2041  A WI 4.25000 06/01/2041M 06/01/2025 100.0000
77615NAV6 145,000 ROMEOVILLE IL REVENUE 4%, due 10/01/2043  BBB IL 4.00000 10/01/2043M 04/01/2025 100.0000
924214UW7 145,000 VERMONT ST MUNI BOND BANK SER 2, 4%, due 12/01/2045  AA+ VT 4.00000 12/01/2045M 12/01/2025 100.0000
928836LW3 175,000 VOLUSIA CNTY FL EDUCTNL FAC AUTH 5%, due 06/01/2040  BBB+ FL 5.00000 06/01/2040M 06/01/2025 100.0000
967245BA8 100,000 WICHITA KS 4%, due 12/01/2040  AA+ KS 4.00000 12/01/2040M 12/01/2025 100.0000
 
Total Number of Holdings:    16


Risk Considerations

Buy & Hold Risk – Taxable Trusts. This UIT is a buy and hold strategy and investors should consider their ability to hold the trust until maturity. There may be tax consequences unless units are purchased in an IRA or other qualified plan.

COVID-19 Economic Impact Risk. The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic, or the potential impacts of any future public health crisis, may cause significant volatility and uncertainty in global financial markets. While vaccines have been developed, there is no guarantee that vaccines will be effective against future variants of the disease.

Current Mortgage Backed Risk. Certain of the closed-end funds included in the portfolio invest in mortgage-backed securities. Rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of mortgage-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates, and may reduce the market value of the securities. In addition, mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, the risk that borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected, particularly when interest rates decline.

Insurance Risks. Certain of the securities in the trust are covered by insurance policies obtained by the issuers or underwriters of the bonds from insurance companies. There can be no assurance that any insurer will be able to satisfy its commitments in the event claims are made in the future.

Municipal Bonds Risk. Municipal bonds are subject to numerous risks, including higher interest rates, economic recession, deterioration of the municipal bond market, possible downgrades and defaults of interest and/or principal.

Operational Risk. As the use of Internet technology has become more prevalent in the course of business, the trust has become more susceptible to potential operational risks through breaches in cybersecurity.

Estimated current return is determined by dividing a Trust's estimated net annual interest income per unit by the public offering price per unit. Estimated long-term return is a measure of the estimated return over the estimated life of a Trust. Unlike estimated current return, estimated long-term return reflects maturities, estimated principal prepayments, Trust charges and expenses, and discounts and premiums of securities in a Trust. Returns and prices will fluctuate. Consult a prospectus for a more complete description of the estimated current return and estimated long-term return calculations.

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You should carefully consider the trust's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses before investing. Contact your financial professional or call First Trust Portfolios, L.P. at 1.800.621.1675 to request a prospectus, which contains this and other information about the trust. Read it carefully before you invest.

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Not FDIC Insured, Not Bank Guaranteed and May Lose Value.

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