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Performance
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First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF (FAI) is up 4.7% since the beginning of the year. FAI is currently trading at $43 per share.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF (FAI) has returned 4.70% so far this year and 62.24% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF
- 1D
- 1.94%
- 1M
- 8.74%
- YTD
- 4.70%
- 6M
- 5.62%
- 1Y
- 62.24%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.80%
- 1M
- 4.83%
- YTD
- 2.59%
- 6M
- 5.27%
- 1Y
- 30.14%
- 3Y*
- 19.29%
- 5Y*
- 10.91%
- 10Y*
- 12.94%
FAI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 21, 2024, FAI's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +15.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, FAI closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -7.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.27% | -5.83% | -5.03% | 15.61% | 4.70% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.74% | -6.55% | -9.70% | 3.97% | 13.16% | 11.05% | 5.67% | -1.38% | 7.65% | 9.88% | -5.34% | -0.06% | 33.37% |
| 2024 | 0.65% | 1.41% | 2.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF has an annualized alpha of 9.71%, beta of 1.54, and R² of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 22, 2024.
- This ETF captured 202.34% of S&P 500 Index gains and 129.76% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 9.71% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 1.54 means this ETF moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index — expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 9.71%
- Beta
- 1.54
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 202.34%
- Downside Capture
- 129.76%
Expense Ratio
FAI has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FAI ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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 Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF (FAI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| FAI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.55 | 2.30 | +0.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.18 | 3.18 | 0.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.43 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.34 | 3.40 | -0.06 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.86 | 15.35 | -4.49 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence 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 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $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 |
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
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 Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence 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 Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF was 27.82%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 42 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF drawdown is 1.80%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -27.82% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 42 | Jun 9, 2025 | 77 |
| -18.84% | Oct 30, 2025 | 103 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.03% | Dec 17, 2024 | 17 | Jan 13, 2025 | 6 | Jan 22, 2025 | 23 |
| -5.86% | Jan 24, 2025 | 2 | Jan 27, 2025 | 15 | Feb 18, 2025 | 17 |
| -4.45% | Aug 14, 2025 | 6 | Aug 21, 2025 | 11 | Sep 8, 2025 | 17 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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