- Delisting Date
- Sep 5, 2025
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Aug 19, 2019
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Utilities Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $19M
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Performance
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Returns By Period
First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN) has returned 12.96% so far this year and 20.96% over the past 12 months.
First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF
- 1D
- 0.16%
- 1M
- -1.81%
- YTD
- 12.96%
- 6M
- 13.23%
- 1Y
- 20.96%
- 3Y*
- 17.40%
- 5Y*
- 12.01%
- 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%
ECLN Monthly Returns History
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.91% | 9.01% | -0.66% | 2.46% | -3.57% | 0.64% | 12.96% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.70% | 2.66% | 1.31% | 0.32% | 1.74% | 1.96% | 3.89% | -1.46% | 3.08% | 0.15% | 3.50% | -3.93% | 16.78% |
| 2024 | -3.49% | 0.11% | 5.67% | -0.12% | 6.08% | -1.57% | 6.24% | 3.57% | 4.79% | 0.28% | 6.91% | -6.85% | 22.60% |
| 2023 | 1.22% | -4.36% | 2.36% | 0.84% | -5.15% | 2.66% | 1.93% | -4.35% | -5.39% | -0.22% | 5.67% | 2.13% | -3.36% |
| 2022 | -2.56% | 2.08% | 8.32% | -5.41% | 3.89% | -5.43% | 7.06% | 0.82% | -8.75% | 4.50% | 5.43% | -3.12% | 5.28% |
| 2021 | 0.78% | -5.79% | 8.15% | 3.39% | -1.30% | -0.76% | 1.96% | 2.53% | -4.98% | 6.08% | -2.79% | 5.38% | 12.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.59%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.45 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 20, 2019.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (55.26%) than losses (51.07%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.58 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.45 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.45 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.59%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.45
- Upside Capture
- 55.26%
- Downside Capture
- 51.07%
Expense Ratio
ECLN has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ECLN ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN) 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.
| ECLN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.33 | 2.78 | +1.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.59 | 12.44 | -0.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF provided a 1.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.67 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.67 | $0.65 | $0.73 | $0.61 | $0.44 | $0.41 | $0.38 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 1.81% | 1.97% | 2.52% | 2.54% | 1.72% | 1.66% | 1.68% | 0.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust EIP Carbon Impact 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 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.65 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.73 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.61 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.44 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.41 |
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 EIP Carbon Impact 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 EIP Carbon Impact ETF was 32.28%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF drawdown is 2.96%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.28%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 7mo 21d | 8mo 24dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2023 correction2023 | -19.88%Oct 2023 | 1y 20d | 10mo | 1y 10moSep 2022 - Jul 2024 |
Bear market2022 | -13.24%Jun 2022 | 2mo 7d | 1mo 26d | 4mo 3dApr 2022 - Aug 2022 |
2021 pullback2021 | -8.64%Feb 2021 | 1mo 1d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 12dJan 2021 - Apr 2021 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.49%Dec 2024 | 16d | 3mo 14d | 4moDec 2024 - Apr 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ECLN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.28% | -56.78% | +24.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.02% | -9.10% | +4.08% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.68% | -18.90% | +4.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.88% | -25.43% | +5.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.96% | -1.80% | -1.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.99% | -10.71% | +5.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.87% | 2.03% | -0.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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