- Issuer
- First Eagle
- Inception Date
- Dec 19, 2024
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
FEGE Performance Chart
First Eagle Global Equity ETF (FEGE) is up 5.2% since the beginning of the year. FEGE is currently trading at $48 per share.
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Returns By Period
First Eagle Global Equity ETF (FEGE) has returned 5.24% so far this year and 23.54% over the past 12 months.
First Eagle Global Equity ETF
- 1D
- -0.82%
- 1M
- -2.96%
- YTD
- 5.24%
- 6M
- 4.76%
- 1Y
- 23.54%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
FEGE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 20, 2024, FEGE's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, FEGE closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.16% | 5.34% | -8.68% | 4.43% | 2.04% | -3.27% | 5.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.70% | 1.67% | 0.66% | -0.25% | 3.61% | 3.96% | 0.22% | 4.70% | 4.41% | -0.01% | 3.56% | 1.78% | 34.19% |
| 2024 | -1.43% | -1.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Eagle Global Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 12.37%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 20, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (89.77%) than losses (22.15%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 12.37% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.69 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 12.37%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 89.77%
- Downside Capture
- 22.15%
Expense Ratio
FEGE has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FEGE ranks 52 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 Eagle Global Equity ETF (FEGE) 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.
| FEGE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.08 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.07 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.32 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.16 | 2.46 | -0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.24 | 10.92 | -3.67 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Eagle Global Equity ETF provided a 1.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.59 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.59 | $0.59 |
Dividend yield | 1.22% | 1.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Eagle Global Equity 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 | $0.59 | $0.59 |
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 Eagle Global Equity 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 Eagle Global Equity ETF was 11.13%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
The current First Eagle Global Equity ETF drawdown is 5.89%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -11.13%Apr 2025 | 19d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 23dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.96%Mar 2026 | 25d | — | 3mo 24dMar 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.86%Nov 2025 | 7d | 6d | 13dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.27%Oct 2025 | 3d | 1mo 2d | 1mo 5dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.92%Mar 2025 | 3d | 4d | 7dMar 2025 - Mar 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FEGE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.13% | -56.78% | +45.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.96% | -9.10% | -1.86% |
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 | -5.89% | -3.21% | -2.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.79% | -10.71% | +8.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.26% | 2.04% | +1.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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