- ISIN
- US33733A2015
- CUSIP
- 33733A201
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Aug 8, 2017
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Dow Jones Industrail Average Equal Weight TR
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $310M
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Performance
EDOW Performance Chart
First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) is up 5.7% since the beginning of the year. EDOW is currently trading at $44 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EDOW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,531.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) has returned 5.68% so far this year and 18.49% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF
- 1D
- -1.18%
- 1M
- 3.18%
- YTD
- 5.68%
- 6M
- 5.68%
- 1Y
- 18.49%
- 3Y*
- 15.49%
- 5Y*
- 8.89%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
EDOW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 9, 2017, EDOW's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, EDOW closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.47% | 1.70% | -5.43% | 5.09% | 3.17% | -1.10% | 5.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.11% | 0.51% | -4.20% | -2.88% | 5.01% | 4.05% | -0.08% | 3.54% | 1.06% | 2.23% | 0.99% | 0.56% | 15.46% |
| 2024 | 0.92% | 2.56% | 2.49% | -4.80% | 2.43% | 0.13% | 3.76% | 1.64% | 2.34% | -1.91% | 7.73% | -4.21% | 13.17% |
| 2023 | 4.03% | -3.57% | 2.74% | 1.81% | -3.74% | 4.46% | 2.83% | -1.72% | -4.16% | -1.13% | 8.37% | 5.45% | 15.47% |
| 2022 | -1.86% | -2.43% | 2.49% | -5.16% | 0.58% | -7.74% | 5.87% | -3.91% | -9.77% | 13.75% | 6.45% | -3.58% | -7.45% |
| 2021 | -1.55% | 4.29% | 6.53% | 1.55% | 2.16% | 0.15% | 1.01% | 1.33% | -4.02% | 4.37% | -3.80% | 6.02% | 18.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.20%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 10, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 95.10% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.44% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.84, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.20%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 87.44%
- Downside Capture
- 95.10%
Expense Ratio
EDOW has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EDOW ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| EDOW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.50 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.41 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.13 | 2.93 | -0.80 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.89 | 13.52 | -5.64 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF provided a 1.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.60 | $0.63 | $0.55 | $0.48 | $0.50 | $0.49 | $0.39 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 1.24% | 1.31% | 1.65% | 1.93% | 1.91% | 1.52% | 1.84% | 1.88% | 1.82% | 0.75% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight 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 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.54 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.63 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.55 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.48 |
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 Dow 30 Equal Weight 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 Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF was 33.72%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF drawdown is 1.18%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.72%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 28d | 9mo 7dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.98%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.51%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.49%Dec 2018 | 2mo 22d | 2mo 24d | 5mo 16dOct 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2018 correction2018 | -10.74%Apr 2018 | 2mo 2d | 4mo 27d | 6mo 29dJan 2018 - Aug 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EDOW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.72% | -56.78% | +23.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.73% | -9.10% | +0.37% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.51% | -18.90% | +3.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.98% | -25.43% | +3.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.18% | -0.74% | -0.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.08% | -10.72% | +6.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.35% | 1.97% | +0.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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