First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG)
FTAG is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the Indxx Global Agriculture Index. FTAG launched on Mar 12, 2010 and has a 0.70% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US33734X8121 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 33734X812 |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Region | Developed Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | Indxx Global Agriculture Index |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
FTAG 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 Indxx Global Agriculture 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
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF had a return of -0.88% year-to-date (YTD) and 2.48% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF had an annualized return of -6.42%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.05%, indicating that First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -0.88% | 21.24% |
| 1 month | -3.21% | 0.55% |
| 6 months | -0.92% | 11.47% |
| 1 year | 2.48% | 32.45% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.15% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -6.42% | 11.05% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FTAG, 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 | -6.72% | 1.65% | 5.82% | -2.94% | 1.13% | -1.98% | 1.64% | 1.40% | 4.04% | -4.90% | -0.88% | ||
| 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% | -3.99% | -0.49% | -0.24% | -0.04% | 2.79% | -4.32% | 5.73% | 17.29% |
| 2020 | -7.80% | -8.76% | -18.70% | 11.73% | 4.48% | 3.25% | 5.47% | 7.85% | -0.11% | -3.88% | 19.18% | 6.15% | 13.90% |
| 2019 | 7.78% | -0.29% | -3.84% | 6.04% | -11.07% | 9.94% | -0.95% | -4.91% | 3.76% | 2.24% | -1.42% | 3.38% | 9.07% |
| 2018 | 4.62% | -4.72% | -5.15% | 1.35% | 1.74% | -3.51% | 1.64% | -0.49% | -1.36% | -9.95% | 1.53% | -6.13% | -19.45% |
| 2017 | 5.56% | -0.56% | 3.32% | 0.96% | 1.51% | 0.09% | 2.26% | -2.06% | 6.48% | 3.25% | 0.29% | 1.68% | 24.92% |
| 2016 | -8.37% | 0.52% | 6.49% | 4.15% | -2.34% | -1.89% | 3.78% | 3.96% | -2.25% | 1.53% | 0.97% | 3.96% | 10.02% |
| 2015 | -1.50% | 8.39% | -13.22% | 4.13% | -2.93% | -10.82% | -20.44% | -2.43% | -15.89% | 10.55% | -13.90% | -17.92% | -57.39% |
| 2014 | -2.67% | 0.25% | 2.23% | 3.18% | 2.23% | 2.89% | 3.32% | -2.92% | -14.60% | -5.29% | 0.05% | -6.15% | -17.53% |
| 2013 | 5.69% | -4.55% | -8.19% | -7.20% | -6.62% | -6.24% | 10.26% | 2.37% | 2.56% | -1.01% | -0.31% | -1.12% | -15.01% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FTAG is 11, indicating that it is in the bottom 11% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF provided a 2.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.50 | $0.94 | $0.50 | $0.48 | $0.45 | $0.55 | $0.48 | $0.36 | $0.14 | $0.28 | $1.40 | $1.01 |
Dividend yield | 2.00% | 3.68% | 1.77% | 1.58% | 1.72% | 2.33% | 2.16% | 1.26% | 0.61% | 1.35% | 2.83% | 1.64% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | |
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.45 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.55 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.48 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.36 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.14 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.28 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $1.40 |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $1.01 |
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 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 90.88%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF drawdown is 82.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -90.88% | Jan 4, 2011 | 2050 | Mar 18, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -29.2% | Apr 16, 2010 | 53 | Jul 1, 2010 | 85 | Nov 4, 2010 | 138 |
| -10.96% | Nov 9, 2010 | 15 | Nov 30, 2010 | 20 | Dec 29, 2010 | 35 |
| -4.12% | Mar 18, 2010 | 6 | Mar 25, 2010 | 4 | Mar 31, 2010 | 10 |
| -2.55% | Mar 15, 2010 | 1 | Mar 15, 2010 | 2 | Mar 17, 2010 | 3 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF volatility is 2.83%, 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.