- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Jan 17, 2017
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF Class A USD
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
Share Price Chart
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Performance
FDIU.L Performance Chart
First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF Class A USD (FDIU.L) is down 19.1% since the beginning of the year. FDIU.L is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FDIU.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $635.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF Class A USD (FDIU.L) has returned -19.05% so far this year and -16.12% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF Class A USD
- 1D
- -0.07%
- 1M
- 2.22%
- 6M
- -21.37%
- YTD
- -19.05%
- 1Y
- -16.12%
- 3Y*
- 5.16%
- 5Y*
- -8.67%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
FDIU.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 25, 2021, FDIU.L's average daily return is -0.02%, while the average monthly return is -0.59%.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +25.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -14.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, FDIU.L closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 24, 2022 at -9.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.30% | -11.57% | -9.71% | 4.53% | -0.98% | -8.32% | 9.36% | -19.05% | |||||
| 2025 | 9.25% | 5.51% | -3.33% | -1.85% | 6.27% | 5.13% | 0.82% | 4.79% | 8.89% | -2.02% | -7.81% | -0.66% | 26.13% |
| 2024 | -5.67% | 3.77% | 3.84% | 1.34% | 2.12% | -1.17% | -0.13% | 3.09% | 21.12% | -3.69% | 2.19% | -3.91% | 22.61% |
| 2023 | 16.41% | -12.23% | 7.86% | -6.69% | 2.40% | -1.64% | 5.68% | -6.46% | -7.38% | -7.08% | 15.41% | 0.76% | 2.44% |
| 2022 | -10.33% | -11.80% | -8.06% | -9.79% | -1.43% | 0.49% | -1.86% | 0.56% | -14.76% | -13.14% | 25.66% | 2.06% | -39.12% |
| 2021 | -4.28% | -8.59% | 1.92% | -3.94% | 6.43% | -10.18% | 2.43% | -7.39% | 5.82% | -8.05% | -6.48% | -29.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF Class A USD has an annualized alpha of -15.23%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 25, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 137.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 43.70% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.14 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -15.23%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.14
- Upside Capture
- 43.70%
- Downside Capture
- 137.00%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FDIU.L ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF Class A USD (FDIU.L) 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.
| FDIU.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.21 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.90 | 1.31 | -0.40 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.44 | 2.35 | -2.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.78 | 10.19 | -10.97 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Jones International Internet ETF Class A USD. 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 Jones International Internet ETF Class A USD was 68.60%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF Class A USD drawdown is 44.81%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-68.60%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now | Bear market2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FDIU.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.60% | -56.78% | -11.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -37.26% | -9.10% | -28.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -37.26% | -18.90% | -18.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -64.29% | -25.43% | -38.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -44.81% | -0.49% | -44.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -42.60% | -10.70% | -31.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 20.89% | 2.09% | +18.80% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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