First Trust ETF List
Here you can find all ETFs issued by First Trust and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which one suits your portfolio best.
First Trust is a U.S.-based asset manager offering a broad range of actively managed and rules-based ETFs. First Trust ETFs span equities, fixed income, sector strategies, dividend income, and alternative approaches, with a mix of index-tracking and actively managed products. The First Trust ETF list includes funds across multiple asset classes and investment styles. This page lets you compare First Trust ETFs on expense ratio, historical returns, dividend yield, max drawdown, Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, and Risk/Return Score — useful for evaluating funds for portfolio construction, income generation, diversification, or long-term investing research.
- Number of ETFs
- 243
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.76%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 18.02%
- Avg. 5 Year Return
- 8.00%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 62 / 100
First Trust ETF List
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction and Proce... | Blockchain | Mar 23, 2018 | 0.81% | 11.05% | — | 1.22% | 68 | ||||||||
| First Trust Global Risk Managed Income Index ETF | Global Equity Income | Jul 22, 2014 | — | 5.10% | 3.70% | 3.62% | 92 | ||||||||
| First Trust Dow Jones Internet ETF | Technology Equities | Dec 8, 2017 | — | 4.51% | 3.50% | 0.00% | 14 | ||||||||
| First Trust AlphaDEX U.S. Industrials Sector Index... | Industrials Equities | Dec 8, 2017 | — | 13.37% | 13.82% | 0.57% | 35 | ||||||||
| First Trust AlphaDEX U.S. Health Care Sector Index... | Health & Biotech Equities | Dec 8, 2017 | — | 9.08% | 8.42% | 0.59% | 45 | ||||||||
| First Trust AlphaDEX U.S. Technology Sector Index ... | Technology Equities | Dec 8, 2017 | — | 24.19% | 19.80% | 0.00% | 50 | ||||||||
| First Trust International Capital Strength ETF | International Equity | May 17, 2018 | — | 12.84% | — | 1.93% | 55 | ||||||||
| First Trust Canadian Capital Strength ETF | Canada Equities | Nov 29, 2001 | 0.65% | 9.32% | — | 0.92% | 84 |
Explore top First Trust ETF Categories and Asset Classes
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Best First Trust ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top First Trust ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FTSM (99) and MARM (98).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF | 99 | 6.50B | Aug 2014 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March | 98 | 107.75M | Mar 2024 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - ... | 98 | — | Jun 2024 | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | 245.94M | Nov 2018 |
Best-Performing First Trust ETFs Over 5 Years
The top First Trust ETFs is FTXL (31.28%).
Across the lineup, First Trust ETFs show an average 1-year return of 18.02% and an average 5-year return of 8.00%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 31.28% | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ET... | 25.83% | 10.80B | Mar 2014 | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF | 19.81% | 161.89M | Sep 2016 | |
| First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund | 18.42% | 376.24M | May 2007 | |
| First Trust Natural Gas ETF | 17.65% | 580.14M | May 2007 |
Lowest-Cost First Trust ETFs
The top First Trust ETFs is FDL (0.43%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.76%, First Trust ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | 0.43% | 7.48B | Mar 2006 | |
| First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF | 0.44% | 6.50B | Aug 2014 | |
| First Trust Short Duration Managed Municipal ETF | 0.45% | 622.79M | Nov 2018 | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.45% | 245.94M | Nov 2018 | |
| First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 0.47% | 24.39B | Jan 2014 |
Highest-Yield First Trust ETFs
The top First Trust ETFs is DFII (26.98%).
Across the lineup, First Trust ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.23%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF | 26.98% | 17.05M | Apr 2025 | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - April | 23.94% | 2.13M | Apr 2025 | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 21.41% | 510.89M | Mar 2021 | |
| First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fun... | 15.31% | 2.84B | Oct 2013 | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 12.20% | 34.39M | Jun 2025 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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