- ISIN
- US33738R6475
- CUSIP
- 33738R647
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Jan 25, 2022
- Category
- Technology Equities, Gaming
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S-Network Streaming & Gaming Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $5M
Share Price Chart
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Performance
BNGE Performance Chart
First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF (BNGE) is down 18.9% since the beginning of the year. BNGE is currently trading at $30 per share.
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Returns By Period
First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF (BNGE) has returned -18.91% so far this year and -11.93% over the past 12 months.
First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF
- 1D
- -1.36%
- 1M
- -0.87%
- YTD
- -18.91%
- 6M
- -19.21%
- 1Y
- -11.93%
- 3Y*
- 13.03%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BNGE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 26, 2022, BNGE's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -16.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BNGE closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.39% | -6.76% | -6.30% | 2.21% | -0.77% | -1.18% | -18.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.56% | 5.03% | -5.79% | 4.87% | 7.62% | 12.12% | 2.10% | 3.43% | 4.07% | -3.45% | -2.45% | -1.19% | 35.18% |
| 2024 | 1.13% | 4.80% | 1.25% | -6.41% | 4.12% | 1.60% | 1.38% | -0.70% | 4.96% | -1.69% | 10.68% | -2.40% | 19.23% |
| 2023 | 16.80% | -4.07% | 9.09% | -2.75% | 1.37% | 6.14% | 5.56% | -5.99% | -5.22% | -2.38% | 12.17% | 4.15% | 37.21% |
| 2022 | 4.51% | -3.32% | -4.89% | -16.45% | 2.62% | -9.23% | 5.97% | -4.04% | -13.58% | 4.15% | 9.97% | -5.38% | -28.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF has an annualized alpha of -7.06%, beta of 1.16, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 26, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 119.24% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.91% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -7.06% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -7.06%
- Beta
- 1.16
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 90.91%
- Downside Capture
- 119.24%
Expense Ratio
BNGE has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BNGE ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF (BNGE) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BNGE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.71 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.60 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.90 | 1.37 | -0.47 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.43 | 2.78 | -3.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.80 | 12.44 | -13.24 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF provided a 1.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 1.09% | 0.89% | 0.01% | 0.81% | 0.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.33 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.19 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF was 40.54%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 436 trading sessions.
The current First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF drawdown is 25.27%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -40.54%Oct 2022 | 8mo 6d | 1y 9mo | 2y 5moFeb 2022 - Jul 2024 |
2026 bear market2026 | -27.88%Mar 2026 | 6mo 1d | — | 8mo 26dSep 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.76%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2024 correction2024 | -12.07%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 22d | 2mo 11dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.25%Jan 2025 | 1mo 2d | 20d | 1mo 22dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BNGE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -40.54% | -56.78% | +16.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -27.88% | -9.10% | -18.78% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.88% | -18.90% | -8.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.27% | -1.80% | -23.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.93% | -10.71% | -3.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 14.97% | 2.03% | +12.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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