- CUSIP
- 33738R613
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Jun 26, 2024
- Category
- S&P 500
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P 500 Economic Moat Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $4M
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Performance
EMOT Performance Chart
First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (EMOT) is up 9.6% since the beginning of the year. EMOT is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (EMOT) has returned 9.61% so far this year and 18.68% over the past 12 months.
First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF
- 1D
- -1.12%
- 1M
- -0.06%
- YTD
- 9.61%
- 6M
- 8.78%
- 1Y
- 18.68%
- 3Y*
- —
- 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%
EMOT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2024, EMOT's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, EMOT closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.77% | 2.73% | -7.54% | 6.87% | 3.97% | 0.07% | 9.61% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.26% | 1.31% | -4.81% | -0.09% | 4.26% | 4.27% | -0.28% | 2.27% | 2.74% | -0.31% | 0.84% | -0.75% | 14.17% |
| 2024 | -0.54% | 1.35% | 2.98% | 2.22% | -3.22% | 5.66% | -2.76% | 5.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.94%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (84.44%) than losses (84.28%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Alpha
- 0.94%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 84.44%
- Downside Capture
- 84.28%
Expense Ratio
EMOT has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EMOT ranks 46 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 S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (EMOT) 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.
| EMOT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.04 | 2.78 | -0.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.00 | 12.44 | -4.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF provided a 1.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.28 | $0.20 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 1.08% | 0.84% | 0.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat 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 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.20 |
| 2024 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
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&P 500 Economic Moat 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&P 500 Economic Moat ETF was 16.41%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF drawdown is 2.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -16.41%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 17d | 4mo 4dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.19%Mar 2026 | 28d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 5dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.12%Aug 2024 | 19d | 10d | 29dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.11%Nov 2025 | 23d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 13dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.60%Oct 2024 | 16d | 25d | 1mo 11dOct 2024 - Nov 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EMOT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.41% | -56.78% | +40.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.19% | -9.10% | -0.09% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
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 | -2.28% | -1.80% | -0.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.06% | -10.71% | +8.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.34% | 2.03% | +0.31% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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