- ISIN
- US33734X8121
- CUSIP
- 33734X812
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Mar 12, 2010
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Indxx Global Agriculture Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $14M
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Performance
FTAG Performance Chart
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG) is up 8.0% since the beginning of the year. FTAG is currently trading at $28 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FTAG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,080.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG) has returned 8.00% so far this year and 10.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FTAG has returned 5.50% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -2.64%
- YTD
- 8.00%
- 6M
- 8.40%
- 1Y
- 10.13%
- 3Y*
- 4.14%
- 5Y*
- 1.55%
- 10Y*
- 5.50%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FTAG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 12, 2010, FTAG's average daily return is -0.02%, while the average monthly return is -0.48%.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.2%, while the worst month was May 2012 at -22.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FTAG closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 26, 2016 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -15.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.44% | 6.94% | -2.03% | 1.71% | -3.52% | -2.22% | 8.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.02% | -3.22% | 0.52% | 1.82% | 4.59% | 2.85% | 0.46% | 0.40% | -2.08% | -2.02% | 3.08% | 0.95% | 14.82% |
| 2024 | -6.72% | 1.65% | 5.82% | -2.94% | 1.13% | -1.98% | 1.64% | 1.40% | 4.04% | -4.90% | 0.05% | -5.28% | -6.72% |
| 2023 | 8.23% | -4.08% | -1.84% | -1.27% | -8.83% | 5.17% | 6.78% | -4.15% | -5.19% | -6.93% | 0.51% | 5.88% | -7.28% |
| 2022 | 2.09% | -0.48% | 8.12% | -4.94% | 2.80% | -15.63% | 6.23% | 1.19% | -9.19% | 9.73% | 5.99% | -7.14% | -4.52% |
| 2021 | 5.42% | 5.17% | 3.36% | 2.23% | 1.07% | -3.97% | -0.49% | -0.24% | -0.04% | 2.79% | -4.32% | 5.73% | 17.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF has an annualized alpha of -15.16%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.34 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 12, 2010.
- This ETF participated in 144.75% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.89% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.34 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
- -15.16%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.34
- Upside Capture
- 52.89%
- Downside Capture
- 144.75%
Expense Ratio
FTAG has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FTAG ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG) 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.
| FTAG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.63 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.06 | 2.78 | -1.72 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.47 | 12.44 | -9.97 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF provided a 1.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.37 | $0.67 | $0.94 | $0.50 | $0.48 | $0.45 | $0.55 | $0.48 | $0.36 | $0.14 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 1.41% | 1.39% | 2.89% | 3.68% | 1.77% | 1.58% | 1.72% | 2.33% | 2.16% | 1.26% | 0.61% | 1.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.37 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.94 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.50 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.48 |
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 Indxx Global Agriculture 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 Indxx Global Agriculture ETF was 90.89%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF drawdown is 79.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -90.89%Mar 2020 | 9y 2mo | — | 15y 5moJan 2011 - now |
2010 bear market2010 | -29.20%Jul 2010 | 2mo 16d | 4mo 6d | 6mo 22dApr 2010 - Nov 2010 |
2010 correction2010 | -10.96%Nov 2010 | 21d | 29d | 1mo 20dNov 2010 - Dec 2010 |
2010 pullback2010 | -4.12%Mar 2010 | 7d | 6d | 13dMar 2010 - Mar 2010 |
2010 pullback2010 | -2.97%Mar 2010 | 3d | 2d | 5dMar 2010 - Mar 2010 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FTAG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -90.89% | -56.78% | -34.11% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.56% | -9.10% | -0.46% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.87% | -18.90% | -2.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.77% | -25.43% | -7.34% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.79% | -33.92% | -16.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -79.11% | -1.80% | -77.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -71.25% | -10.71% | -60.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.11% | 2.03% | +2.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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