FIRST TRUST FLEXIBLE INCOME ETF
FIRST TRUST FLEXIBLE ETF (AMEX: FFLX) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $9.45 (about ₹891 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:59 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.75% and holds 265 securities. Indian residents can buy FFLX through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$9.45
Today's high
$9.48
52 week low
$9.34
52 week high
$9.72
FFLX opened at $9.45, closed previously at $9.46, and has traded between $9.34 and $9.72 over the past 52 weeks.
About
An actively managed, multi-sector credit fund that can adjust allocations to different sectors of the market depending on the interest rate and/or economic environment, seeking to provide a robust all-weather credit income solution.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.75%
Assets (AUM)
$159.6M
Holdings
265
NAV
$9.45
Avg. volume
194.99K
1-year price change
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5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
FFLX holds 265 securities in total. These 10 are 29.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy FFLX from India
Indian residents can buy FFLX units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in FFLX from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search FFLX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, FFLX, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your FFLX position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying FFLX from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the FFLX price today?
FIRST TRUST FLEXIBLE ETF (FFLX) last traded at $9.45 on NYSE Arca, as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:59 PM ET. That is ₹891 a unit at the 13 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does FFLX trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is FFLX, and what does it cost to hold?
FIRST TRUST FLEXIBLE ETF manages about $159.6M. Its expense ratio is 0.75% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2004.
What are FFLX's largest holdings?
The top three are US 2YR NOTE (CBT) Dec26 (15.7%), US 5YR NOTE (CBT) Dec26 (5.4%) and GNMA Series 2026-133, Class IO, Variable rate, due 04/16/2065 (1.2%). FFLX's 10 largest positions make up 29.8% of the fund.
Does FFLX pay dividends?
Yes. FFLX is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on FFLX taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of FFLX?
Yes. You can buy FFLX by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.