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First Trust Cloud Computing UCITS ETF Class A USD Accumulation (FSKY.L) Sharpe Ratio: 1.01

ETF · Currency in GBp · Last updated Jun 4, 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 1.01 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.01 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 4, 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.

FSKY.L Sharpe Ratio Rank

FSKY.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 28.528
Below Average

FSKY.L ranks above 28.5% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. 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

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

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%): 0.84 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.84 to 2.40
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.40 or higher
  • Top 1%: 7.85+
  • Median: 1.69 — 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 4, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
HNSS.LHSBC Nasdaq Global Semiconductor UCITS ETF6.48
SMGB.LVanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF5.92
DRVG.LGlobal X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles UCITS ETF USD Distributing4.19
VPNG.LGlobal X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD Accumulating4.00
INTL.LWisdomTree Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF - USD Acc3.85
DRVE.LGlobal X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles UCITS ETF USD Accumulating3.84
ECAR.LiShares Electric Vehicles and Driving Technology UCITS ETF USD (Acc)3.76
AIQG.LGlobal X Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF USD Accumulating3.43
XAID.LXtrackers Artificial Intelligence & Big Data UCITS ETF 1C3.29
KARP.LKraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ESG Screened UCITS ETF USD3.25
FSKY.LFirst Trust Cloud Computing UCITS ETF Class A USD Accumulation1.01

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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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