- ISIN
- US33736G1067
- CUSIP
- 33736G106
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Jun 16, 2008
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Alternative Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- ISE Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $303M
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Performance
FAN Performance Chart
First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) is up 23.7% since the beginning of the year. FAN is currently trading at $25 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FAN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,279.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) has returned 23.74% so far this year and 44.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FAN has returned 10.17% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF
- 1D
- 2.05%
- 1M
- -3.25%
- YTD
- 23.74%
- 6M
- 24.17%
- 1Y
- 44.31%
- 3Y*
- 15.70%
- 5Y*
- 5.04%
- 10Y*
- 10.17%
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%
FAN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2008, FAN's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +21.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -37.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FAN closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +19.4%, while the worst single day was Sep 29, 2008 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.04% | 8.64% | 1.10% | 9.30% | -3.00% | -3.43% | 23.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.24% | 2.81% | -0.98% | 4.65% | 9.05% | 6.52% | 4.08% | -1.81% | 4.12% | 5.28% | -1.76% | 3.30% | 40.38% |
| 2024 | -7.04% | -0.91% | 1.75% | -0.78% | 13.99% | -6.33% | 5.43% | -0.61% | 6.51% | -7.78% | -3.06% | -8.09% | -8.96% |
| 2023 | 4.33% | -4.65% | 3.90% | 0.17% | -3.89% | 2.35% | -2.23% | -7.38% | -7.92% | -6.21% | 11.01% | 9.50% | -3.20% |
| 2022 | -7.21% | 5.43% | -0.08% | -8.51% | 2.88% | -6.85% | 7.26% | -3.30% | -14.87% | 3.21% | 11.53% | -0.26% | -13.12% |
| 2021 | 0.77% | -6.77% | 3.31% | -2.79% | -0.36% | -1.03% | -0.70% | 3.18% | -4.54% | 4.64% | -8.14% | 1.03% | -11.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF has an annualized alpha of -7.03%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2008.
- This ETF participated in 123.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.35% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -7.03% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.57, 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
- -7.03%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 85.35%
- Downside Capture
- 123.69%
Expense Ratio
FAN has an expense ratio of 0.62%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FAN ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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 Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) 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.
| FAN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.17 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.15 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.00 | 2.78 | +1.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.49 | 12.44 | +1.05 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.23 | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.36 | $0.20 | $0.35 | $0.31 | $0.34 | $0.71 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 1.00% | 1.35% | 1.52% | 1.71% | 1.50% | 1.79% | 0.84% | 2.42% | 2.67% | 2.59% | 6.04% | 2.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Global Wind Energy 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 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.28 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.23 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.28 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.36 |
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 Global Wind Energy 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 Global Wind Energy ETF was 79.94%, occurring on Jul 24, 2012. Recovery took 2119 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF drawdown is 6.98%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 bear market2012 | -79.94%Jul 2012 | 4y 28d | 8y 5mo | 12y 6moJun 2008 - Dec 2020 |
2023 bear market2023 | -46.29%Oct 2023 | 2y 9mo | 2y 4mo | 5y 1moJan 2021 - Feb 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.13%Jun 2026 | 1mo 4d | — | 1mo 17dMay 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.26%Mar 2026 | 17d | 11d | 28dMar 2026 - Mar 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.11%Apr 2026 | 1d | 1d | 2dApr 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FAN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -79.94% | -56.78% | -23.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.13% | -9.10% | -2.03% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.46% | -18.90% | -5.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.45% | -25.43% | -13.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.29% | -33.92% | -12.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.98% | -1.80% | -5.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -45.08% | -10.71% | -34.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.29% | 2.03% | +1.26% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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