- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Oct 30, 2023
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Emerging Markets Human Flourishing Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $131M
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Performance
FTHF Performance Chart
First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF (FTHF) is up 59.9% since the beginning of the year. FTHF is currently trading at $53 per share.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF (FTHF) has returned 59.85% so far this year and 115.42% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF
- 1D
- 0.83%
- 1M
- 14.34%
- YTD
- 59.85%
- 6M
- 64.18%
- 1Y
- 115.42%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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%
FTHF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 2023, FTHF's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +3.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.7 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FTHF closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 18, 2025 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst single day was Jul 21, 2025 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.26% | 12.31% | -11.82% | 15.65% | 14.34% | 6.83% | 59.85% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.79% | -0.55% | 2.81% | 3.55% | 6.26% | 8.92% | -1.01% | 3.18% | 9.26% | 7.08% | -0.19% | 7.94% | 65.30% |
| 2024 | -4.67% | 2.78% | 3.92% | -3.14% | -0.02% | 1.71% | 2.33% | 0.52% | -0.65% | -3.99% | -2.66% | -4.10% | -8.14% |
| 2023 | 0.00% | 10.27% | 7.14% | 18.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF has an annualized alpha of 21.08%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.37 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 2023.
- This ETF captured 124.92% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -38.52%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- R2 of 0.37 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
- 21.08%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.37
- Upside Capture
- 124.92%
- Downside Capture
- -38.52%
Expense Ratio
FTHF has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FTHF ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF (FTHF) 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.
| FTHF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.92 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.60 | 1.37 | +0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 7.12 | 2.78 | +4.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.51 | 12.44 | +7.07 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF provided a 2.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.49 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.49 | $1.45 | $0.70 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 2.82% | 4.40% | 3.34% | 0.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing 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 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $1.45 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.70 |
| 2023 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
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 Emerging Markets Human Flourishing 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 Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF was 17.36%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -17.36%Apr 2025 | 8mo 25d | 1mo 5d | 10moJul 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.31%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 correction2025 | -13.46%Aug 2025 | 11d | 2mo 3d | 2mo 14dJul 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.66%Jun 2026 | 2d | 13d | 15dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.29%Jan 2024 | 20d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 10dDec 2023 - Mar 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FTHF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.36% | -56.78% | +39.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.31% | -9.10% | -7.21% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.22% | -10.71% | +6.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.94% | 2.03% | +3.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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