First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index (FBT)
FBT is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index. FBT launched on Jun 23, 2006 and has a 0.57% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US33733E2037
33733E203
Jun 23, 2006
North America (U.S.)
1x
NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index
Multi-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
FBT features an expense ratio of 0.57%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index had a return of 5.45% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.81% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index had an annualized return of 5.46%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index did not perform as well as the benchmark.
FBT
5.45%
1.05%
9.20%
8.81%
2.16%
5.46%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FBT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -5.77% | 1.22% | 2.01% | -6.41% | 3.54% | 3.34% | 8.75% | 1.87% | 0.79% | -1.02% | 2.31% | 5.45% | |
| 2023 | 6.12% | -5.91% | 0.73% | -0.91% | -0.55% | 0.24% | 1.74% | -0.81% | -5.31% | -9.15% | 6.27% | 11.87% | 2.55% |
| 2022 | -8.16% | -1.60% | 1.90% | -8.96% | -0.68% | 0.53% | 3.38% | -2.70% | -3.21% | 8.68% | 8.49% | -0.95% | -4.83% |
| 2021 | 4.33% | -4.03% | -4.58% | 2.29% | -0.76% | 5.95% | -2.71% | 3.53% | -4.49% | -0.10% | -5.54% | 4.77% | -2.26% |
| 2020 | -4.63% | 1.30% | -8.74% | 15.49% | 9.23% | 1.43% | -1.21% | -3.13% | -2.06% | -2.87% | 5.51% | 4.23% | 12.96% |
| 2019 | 15.76% | 4.49% | 0.42% | -8.18% | -7.37% | 9.77% | -2.86% | -5.83% | -3.93% | 4.93% | 13.10% | 1.25% | 19.74% |
| 2018 | 12.97% | -4.15% | -1.48% | -0.74% | 6.09% | 0.04% | 5.77% | 6.19% | 0.78% | -15.60% | 4.70% | -11.32% | -0.30% |
| 2017 | 5.68% | 8.60% | 0.96% | 2.00% | -2.62% | 9.02% | 1.83% | 6.96% | -0.23% | -2.31% | 3.56% | -0.65% | 37.07% |
| 2016 | -24.08% | -2.88% | 5.08% | 4.29% | 4.57% | -6.34% | 12.10% | -4.43% | 4.06% | -12.85% | 8.83% | -3.90% | -19.59% |
| 2015 | 7.72% | 4.85% | 2.64% | -5.68% | 10.80% | 0.43% | 1.91% | -10.99% | -9.92% | 2.96% | 7.73% | 0.57% | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 8.79% | 10.87% | -8.09% | -2.76% | 2.91% | 7.28% | -1.48% | 14.50% | -1.17% | 8.37% | 2.45% | 0.17% | 47.54% |
| 2013 | 7.66% | 2.45% | 7.22% | 5.67% | 2.93% | -1.54% | 9.54% | -4.13% | 6.04% | -0.83% | 6.97% | 0.64% | 50.55% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FBT is 34, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index (FBT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index provided a 0.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 0.71% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.37% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.12% | 0.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.17 |
| 2023 | $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 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.21 | $2.21 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $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 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $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 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 |
| 2014 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index. 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 Amex Biotechnology Index was 40.51%, occurring on Feb 11, 2016. Recovery took 484 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index drawdown is 8.59%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.51% | Jul 20, 2015 | 144 | Feb 11, 2016 | 484 | Jan 12, 2018 | 628 |
| -39.83% | Aug 15, 2008 | 70 | Nov 21, 2008 | 174 | Aug 4, 2009 | 244 |
| -34.04% | Apr 29, 2011 | 147 | Nov 25, 2011 | 161 | Jul 18, 2012 | 308 |
| -32.37% | Feb 9, 2021 | 340 | Jun 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -28.05% | Sep 28, 2018 | 60 | Dec 24, 2018 | 346 | May 11, 2020 | 406 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Amex Biotechnology Index volatility is 5.93%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.