first trust portfolios l.p. and first trust advisors l.p.("first trust") were founded in 1991 with a mission to offer investors a better way to invest. we are single-minded about providing trusted investment products and advisory services. we're inspired every day by how financial advisors and their customers use our products and services to define goals, solve problems and develop long-term strategies. everyone in our company is encouraged to work diligently and respectfully to deliver superior products, services and results that will contribute to the prosperity of our clients. our approach is simple, and our company was built with these core principles in mind: - know what you own - invest for the long-term - employ discipline - re-balance - control taxes we are committed to providing original ideas, inventive products and the highest level of service. disclaimer: this content is for information purposes only and should not be considered an offer to purchase or sell any security. t
Company profile
Ticker
FGB
Exchange
CEO
James M. Dykas
Employees
Location
Fiscal year end
Former names
FIRST TRUST/GALLATIN SPECIALTY FINANCE & FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
SEC CIK
IRS number
61810845
FGB stock data
Latest filings (excl ownership)
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
24 Apr 24
8-K
Regulation FD Disclosure
18 Apr 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
8 Apr 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
1 Apr 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
22 Mar 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
14 Mar 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
7 Mar 24
8-K
Regulation FD Disclosure
7 Mar 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
1 Mar 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
23 Feb 24
Latest ownership filings
NPORT-P
First Trust Specialty Finance & Financial Opportunities Fund (Feb 2024 report)
25 Apr 24
3
DEREK MALTBIE
18 Apr 24
SC 13G/A
LPL Financial LLC
9 Feb 24
NPORT-P
First Trust Specialty Finance & Financial Opportunities Fund (Nov 2023 report)
23 Jan 24
NPORT-P
First Trust Specialty Finance & Financial Opportunities Fund (Aug 2023 report)
26 Oct 23
3
Bronwyn Wright
12 Sep 23
NPORT-P
First Trust Specialty Finance & Financial Opportunities Fund (May 2023 report)
24 Jul 23
NPORT-P
First Trust Specialty Finance & Financial Opportunities Fund (Feb 2023 report)
27 Apr 23
SC 13G
LPL Financial LLC
3 Feb 23
NPORT-P
First Trust Specialty Finance & Financial Opportunities Fund (Nov 2022 report)
24 Jan 23
Funds
Series | Ticker | %Monthly Return ? | $Assets | #Holdings | As of | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Trust Specialty Finance & Financial Opportunities Fund | – | 0.30 | -9.20 | 12.16 | 66.54 mm | 28 | Nov 2023 |
Institutional ownership, Q3 2023
24.3% owned by funds/institutions
13F holders | Current |
---|---|
Total holders | 32 |
Opened positions | 8 |
Closed positions | 3 |
Increased positions | 10 |
Reduced positions | 10 |
13F shares | Current |
---|---|
Total value | 11.19 bn |
Total shares | 3.49 mm |
Total puts | 0.00 |
Total calls | 0.00 |
Total put/call ratio | – |
Largest owners | Shares | Value |
---|---|---|
Consolidated Portfolio Review | 614.79 k | $2.07 bn |
MS Morgan Stanley | 527.28 k | $1.78 bn |
LPL Financial | 461.51 k | $1.56 bn |
Shaker Financial Services | 276.83 k | $932.90 mm |
Matisse Capital | 242.71 k | $817.94 mm |
Private Advisor | 189.18 k | $637.52 mm |
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors | 174.85 k | $589.26 mm |
Commonwealth Equity Services | 162.19 k | $547.00 k |
Advisor | 129.00 k | $434.72 mm |
Flagship Harbor Advisors | 114.08 k | $384.45 mm |
Press releases
First Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganization of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund
18 Apr 24
First Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganization of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund
20 Feb 24
First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.0825 Per Share
12 Feb 24