The First Trust Mortgage Income Fund operates as a closed-end mutual fund primarily focused on generating income. It is managed by First Trust Advisors L.P., with Brookfield Investment Management Inc. sharing co-management responsibilities. The fund's investment mandate centers on the fixed income markets, specifically targeting a range of fixed income securities. A significant portion of its portfolio is dedicated to mortgage-backed securities (MBS), encompassing diverse categories such as pass-through certificates, collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), and both residential and commercial mortgage-backed instruments. Established on May 25, 2005, this U.S.-domiciled fund was initially known as the First Trust/FIDAC Mortgage Income Fund.