First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS)
FICS is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the The International Developed Capital Strength Index. FICS launched on Dec 15, 2020 and has a 0.70% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Region | Global ex-U.S. (Broad) |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Index Tracked | The International Developed Capital Strength Index |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Expense Ratio
The First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.70%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF, 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 International Developed Capital Strength ETF had a return of -0.25% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.19% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -0.25% | 6.33% |
| 1 month | -3.57% | -2.81% |
| 6 months | 15.18% | 21.13% |
| 1 year | 5.19% | 24.56% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.55% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.20% | 2.72% | 1.28% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -4.95% | -1.86% | 7.97% | 6.18% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF(FICS)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF granted a 1.02% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.34 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.55 | $0.46 |
Dividend yield | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.89% | 1.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust International Developed Capital Strength 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust International Developed Capital Strength 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 International Developed Capital Strength ETF was 29.16%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF drawdown is 5.55%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -29.16% | Dec 29, 2021 | 188 | Sep 27, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -7.83% | Sep 8, 2021 | 21 | Oct 6, 2021 | 57 | Dec 28, 2021 | 78 |
| -7.13% | Feb 17, 2021 | 14 | Mar 8, 2021 | 19 | Apr 5, 2021 | 33 |
| -3.77% | Jan 27, 2021 | 3 | Jan 29, 2021 | 10 | Feb 12, 2021 | 13 |
| -2.58% | Apr 27, 2021 | 12 | May 12, 2021 | 6 | May 20, 2021 | 18 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF volatility is 3.13%, 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.