- ISIN
- US33734X8535
- CUSIP
- 33734X853
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Nov 5, 2014
- Region
- Broad Asia (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- IPOX International Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $307M
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Performance
FPXI Performance Chart
First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF (FPXI) is up 23.0% since the beginning of the year. FPXI is currently trading at $72 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FPXI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,117.
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Returns By Period
First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF (FPXI) has returned 22.98% so far this year and 32.12% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FPXI has returned 12.17% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.27% annually.
First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF
- 1D
- -4.00%
- 1M
- -6.55%
- 6M
- 15.61%
- YTD
- 22.98%
- 1Y
- 32.12%
- 3Y*
- 21.85%
- 5Y*
- 2.23%
- 10Y*
- 12.17%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.79%
- 1M
- 1.13%
- 6M
- 7.71%
- YTD
- 9.79%
- 1Y
- 20.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.60%
- 5Y*
- 11.43%
- 10Y*
- 13.27%
FPXI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 7, 2014, FPXI's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst month was Jul 2026 at -13.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FPXI closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was May 18, 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.39% | 6.40% | -9.39% | 14.13% | 10.52% | 7.97% | -13.59% | 22.98% | |||||
| 2025 | 7.83% | -2.28% | -5.19% | 5.63% | 6.11% | 7.65% | -3.15% | 7.40% | 2.03% | 2.36% | -2.49% | -1.01% | 26.37% |
| 2024 | -2.46% | 11.09% | 0.87% | -3.62% | 6.87% | -0.45% | 0.36% | 2.37% | 0.11% | -0.06% | 3.29% | -5.37% | 12.62% |
| 2023 | 6.30% | -5.54% | 4.52% | -2.50% | -3.77% | 2.98% | 9.12% | -4.97% | -5.44% | -4.29% | 12.95% | 1.95% | 9.56% |
| 2022 | -9.93% | -1.70% | -4.40% | -9.15% | 2.82% | -4.26% | -0.05% | -5.45% | -12.73% | -0.95% | 12.39% | -1.93% | -31.83% |
| 2021 | 1.63% | -0.20% | -5.49% | 2.55% | -0.64% | 2.11% | -3.10% | 4.26% | -7.12% | 2.53% | -7.00% | -5.56% | -15.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.34%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 07, 2014.
- This ETF participated in 92.44% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.80% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.34%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 81.80%
- Downside Capture
- 92.44%
Expense Ratio
FPXI has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FPXI ranks 43 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 Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF (FPXI) 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.
| FPXI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.48 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.59 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.29 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.02 | 2.21 | -0.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.59 | 9.61 | -3.02 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF provided a 0.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.46 | $0.42 | $0.44 | $0.30 | $0.44 | $0.41 | $0.12 | $0.27 | $0.53 | $0.27 | $0.53 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 0.64% | 0.70% | 0.93% | 0.71% | 1.13% | 0.71% | 0.18% | 0.67% | 1.75% | 0.75% | 2.09% | 1.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust International Equity Opportunities 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 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.40 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.42 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.44 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.44 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.41 |
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 International Equity Opportunities 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 Equity Opportunities ETF was 55.78%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 898 trading sessions.
The current First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF drawdown is 15.95%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -55.78%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 3y 7mo | 5y 3moFeb 2021 - May 2026 |
2016 bear market2016 | -31.61%Feb 2016 | 8mo 21d | 1y 3mo | 2y 8dMay 2015 - Jun 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -26.99%Mar 2020 | 29d | 1mo 22d | 2mo 21dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.24%Dec 2018 | 10mo 26d | 12mo | 1y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -15.95%Jul 2026 | 20d | — | 21d 6hJun 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| FPXI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.78% | -56.78% | +1.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.95% | -9.10% | -6.85% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.58% | -18.90% | -1.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.75% | -25.43% | -25.32% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -55.78% | -33.92% | -21.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -15.95% | -1.24% | -14.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.12% | -10.71% | -9.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.89% | 2.09% | +2.80% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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