Description

The First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund, known by its ticker FSD, is a U.S.-domiciled, closed-ended investment vehicle primarily focused on fixed-income securities. Established on June 18, 2010, it is managed by First Trust Advisors, L.P., with MacKay Shields LLC serving as co-manager. The fund's objective is to achieve high income by investing in fixed-income markets globally. Its portfolio predominantly consists of high-yield corporate debt instruments, such as bonds, debentures, notes, and commercial papers, which are typically rated below investment grade and have diverse maturity dates. To construct its holdings, the fund employs a combination of fundamental analysis and a long/short strategy. This rigorous analytical process evaluates factors like the type, size, and cost of individual securities, scrutinizes the financial health, creditworthiness, and cash flow generation of issuing companies, and considers broader market influences. The fund's performance is measured against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index.