Growth of $10,000 in FTSL
First Trust Senior Loan Fund · First Trust
A $10,000 investment compounding at FTSL’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 4.4% would reach $23,796 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.7% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (6.8%) | At 5-year avg (5.2%) | At 10-year avg (4.4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $13,862 | $12,885 | $12,420 |
| 10 years | $19,217 | $16,602 | $15,426 |
| 15 years | $26,639 | $21,391 | $19,159 |
| 20 years | $36,928 | $27,562 | $23,796 |
| 25 years | $51,191 | $35,514 | $29,555 |
| 30 years | $70,964 | $45,759 | $36,708 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in FTSL be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 4.4%, $10,000 in FTSL would grow to about $15,426 in 10 years and $23,796 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is FTSL's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, FTSL's annualized total returns were 6.8% over 3 years, 5.2% over 5 years, 4.4% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.7% expense ratio.