Tax Exempt Municipal Income, 278  Ticker: FDECAX
 
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: FT278
Portfolio Status: Secondary
Initial Offer Date: 07/24/2012
Secondary Date: 08/30/2012
Wtd Avg Maturity: 12.3
ELTR Life: 8.6
Tax Structure: Regulated Investment Company
 
Initial Offer Price: $995.9600
NAV(*): $240.2000
POP(*): Not Avail
PAR(*): $237.3000
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
33737E589 Monthly $0.3500 $8.0300
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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
246579GC4 190,000 DELAWARE VLY PA REGL FINANCIAL AUTH N/C, 5.75%, due 07/01/2032  A+ PA 5.75000 07/01/2032M    
64972HTX0 275,000 NEW YORK CITY NY TRANSITIONAL FIN AUTH BLDG AID SER S1, 4%, due 07/15/2042  AA NY 4.00000 07/15/2042M 12/21/2024 100.0000
777526HS6 200,000 ROSEMEAD CA SCH DIST GO, REF, 3.75%, due 08/01/2031  AA CA 3.75000 08/01/2031M 12/21/2024 100.0000
93978HFV2 425,000 WASHINGTON ST HLTH CARE FACS AUTH PROVIDENCE HLTH & SVCS-SER A, 4.25%, due 10/01/2037  A WA 4.25000 10/01/2037M 12/21/2024 100.0000
97710BW73 260,000 WISCONSIN ST HLTH & EDUCTNL FACS AUTH REV MERCY ALLIANCE, 5%, due 06/01/2039  NR WI 5.00000 06/01/2039M 12/21/2024 100.0000
 
Total Number of Holdings:    5


Risk Considerations

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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