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First Trust Cloud Computing UCITS ETF Class A USD Accumulation (FSKY.L) Sharpe Ratio: 0.37

ETF · Currency in GBp · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

FSKY.L is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the MSCI World/Information Tech NR USD. FSKY.L launched on Dec 27, 2018 and has a 0.60% expense ratio.

FSKY.L's Sharpe Ratio of 0.37 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.37 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 26, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

FSKY.L Sharpe Ratio Rank

FSKY.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 14.314
Concerning

FSKY.L ranks above 14.3% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating weak returns relative to total risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Weak risk-adjusted returns relative to category peers
  • Evaluate whether this holding aligns with your risk-return objectives
  • Consider reducing exposure or re-evaluating position size
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category

FSKY.L Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows FSKY.L's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.86 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.86 to 2.12
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.12 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.95+
  • Median: 1.56 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares First Trust Cloud Computing UCITS ETF Class A USD Accumulation's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Technology Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how FSKY.L's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 26, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
SMGB.LVanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF4.97
SMH.LVanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF4.59
HNSS.LHSBC Nasdaq Global Semiconductor UCITS ETF3.29
VPNG.LGlobal X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD Accumulating3.24
KARP.LKraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ESG Screened UCITS ETF USD3.01
DRVG.LGlobal X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles UCITS ETF USD Distributing3.01
INTL.LWisdomTree Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF - USD Acc2.83
DRVE.LGlobal X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles UCITS ETF USD Accumulating2.56
ECAR.LiShares Electric Vehicles and Driving Technology UCITS ETF USD (Acc)2.54
AIAG.LL&G Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF2.51
FSKY.LFirst Trust Cloud Computing UCITS ETF Class A USD Accumulation0.37

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows FSKY.L's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when FSKY.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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