Question 1

What is FIXD?

Accepted Answer

FIXD — First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund pursues its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in fixed income securities. It may invest up to 35% of its net assets in corporate, non-U.S. and non-agency debt and other securities rated below investment grade by one or more nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or, if unrated, judged to be of comparable quality…

Question 2

What is the FIXD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

FIXD last traded at $41.92 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the FIXD MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

FIXD has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.62% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time.

Question 4

What are FIXD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

FIXD historical returns: YTD: -2.78%, 1-year: -2.25%, 3-year annualised: +5.16%, 5-year annualised: -0.88%, 10-year annualised: +0.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.06, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does FIXD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FIXD distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.87%. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does FIXD invest in?

Accepted Answer

FIXD's top holdings include BAC 6.125 (US06055HAB96, 0.3%), USB 3.7 (US902973BC96, 0.3%), PNC 6.2 (US693475BF18, 0.3%), TFC 4.8 (US89832QAD16, 0.2%), Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085 (XELLL, 0.2%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does FIXD invest in?

Accepted Answer

FIXD's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is FIXD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

FIXD has approximately $2.84B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was FIXD launched?

Accepted Answer

FIXD was launched on February 14, 2017, giving it a 9-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy FIXD in Canada?

Accepted Answer

FIXD trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker FIXD. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is FIXD?

Accepted Answer

FIXD has a 1-year volatility of 4.48% and a beta of 1.14 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.06 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-29	$41.88	$41.99	$41.68	$41.91	$41.91	425,299
2026-10-28	$41.90	$41.91	$41.70	$41.79	$41.79	580,720
2026-10-27	$41.74	$41.89	$41.55	$41.89	$41.89	354,979
2026-10-26	$41.83	$42.01	$41.63	$41.81	$41.81	651,746
2026-10-23	$41.74	$42.17	$41.57	$41.74	$41.74	428,600
2026-10-22	$41.59	$41.90	$41.53	$41.82	$41.82	1,082,800
2026-10-21	$41.55	$41.95	$41.46	$41.56	$41.56	443,698
2026-10-20	$41.66	$41.78	$41.06	$41.68	$41.68	860,680
2026-10-19	$41.68	$41.78	$41.62	$41.65	$41.65	831,294
2026-10-16	$41.75	$41.88	$41.67	$41.78	$41.78	1,005,900

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	US06055HAB96	BAC 6.125	0.33%
2	US902973BC96	USB 3.7	0.31%
3	US693475BF18	PNC 6.2	0.25%
4	US89832QAD16	TFC 4.8	0.23%
5	XELLL	Xcel Energy Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due 2085	0.19%
6	US29273VAM28	Energy Transfer 7.125% perp.	0.19%
7	US693475BC86	PNC 3.4	0.18%
8	US064058AL44	BK 3.75	0.17%
9	US02005NBN93	ALLY 4.7	0.16%
10	JXN-PA	Jackson Financial Inc.	0.08%

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First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD : NASDAQ)

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