First Trust Global Engineering and Construction ETF (FLM)
FLM is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the ISE Global Engineering & Construction Index. FLM launched on Oct 13, 2008 and has a 0.70% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US33736M1036
33736M103
Oct 13, 2008
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
ISE Global Engineering & Construction Index
Mid-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
FLM features an expense ratio of 0.70%, 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 Global Engineering and Construction 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
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
-0.66%
-3.44%
3.10%
22.14%
12.04%
11.24%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FLM, 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 | -1.05% | 0.00% | -1.05% | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 5.29% | -2.85% | 0.82% | -0.01% | -2.60% | 9.22% | 3.22% | -2.18% | -5.39% | -2.66% | 9.63% | 5.39% | 17.87% |
| 2022 | -2.80% | 0.26% | 2.11% | -6.51% | 2.24% | -8.01% | 5.58% | -2.05% | -11.20% | 8.77% | 6.04% | -3.25% | -10.33% |
| 2021 | -0.94% | 5.92% | 7.30% | 2.79% | 0.22% | -4.74% | 0.38% | 1.25% | -1.66% | 2.69% | -5.26% | 4.92% | 12.71% |
| 2020 | -3.42% | -8.71% | -19.88% | 10.65% | 4.94% | 1.92% | -2.59% | 8.32% | -3.38% | -1.76% | 15.53% | 3.90% | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 7.43% | 3.29% | -1.76% | 3.46% | -8.72% | 7.00% | -5.75% | -3.51% | 3.94% | 2.90% | 1.10% | 4.14% | 12.81% |
| 2018 | 4.84% | -6.28% | -2.80% | 4.42% | -3.45% | -1.48% | 1.93% | -2.81% | 2.37% | -11.59% | -0.06% | -7.91% | -21.72% |
| 2017 | 2.78% | 0.88% | 2.52% | 3.34% | -1.44% | 2.69% | 1.23% | 0.09% | 3.46% | 2.22% | 1.88% | 1.32% | 22.96% |
| 2016 | -5.29% | 0.86% | 11.06% | 1.93% | 0.21% | -4.52% | 5.13% | 1.41% | 1.19% | -1.78% | 3.26% | 0.30% | 13.54% |
| 2015 | -4.58% | 7.84% | -0.71% | 8.68% | -1.46% | -1.82% | -1.61% | -2.11% | -6.04% | 7.66% | -1.44% | -4.07% | -1.04% |
| 2014 | -3.81% | 4.81% | -0.05% | 0.74% | 1.46% | 0.11% | -2.62% | 1.43% | -6.62% | -5.38% | -1.99% | 1.02% | -10.91% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FLM is 73, 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 Global Engineering and Construction ETF (FLM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Global Engineering and Construction ETF provided a 0.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.37 | $0.66 | $0.79 | $0.80 | $1.42 | $0.94 | $0.80 | $0.89 | $0.23 | $0.52 | $0.75 |
Dividend yield | 0.66% | 1.16% | 1.64% | 1.46% | 2.88% | 1.84% | 1.74% | 1.49% | 0.46% | 1.17% | 1.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Global Engineering and Construction 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.22 | $0.37 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.66 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.79 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.80 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.42 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.94 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.80 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.89 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.23 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.52 |
| 2014 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.75 |
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 Global Engineering and Construction 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 Engineering and Construction ETF was 50.07%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.07% | Jan 29, 2018 | 528 | Mar 18, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -33.44% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 476 | Sep 16, 2013 | 584 |
| -30.86% | Jan 7, 2009 | 38 | Mar 3, 2009 | 43 | May 4, 2009 | 81 |
| -27.71% | Jun 13, 2014 | 309 | Jan 20, 2016 | 200 | Feb 15, 2017 | 509 |
| -24.42% | Nov 5, 2008 | 12 | Nov 20, 2008 | 11 | Dec 8, 2008 | 23 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Global Engineering and Construction ETF volatility is 0.75%, 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.