FTSM ETF

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date:   December 27, 2024 Record Date:   December 27, 2024 Payable Date:   December 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND.

The First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF is an actively managed ETF that provides current income from short-duration investments. FTSM charges higher fees and delivers lower distribution yields compared to its peers, making it less attractive as a cash replacement tool. I recommend selling FTSM and considering higher-yielding peers like the Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF or lower-risk treasury bill ETFs like the US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF.