First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI)
FTHI is an actively managed ETF by First Trust. FTHI launched on Jan 6, 2014 and has a 0.85% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US33738R3084 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 33738R308 |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Actively Managed, Derivative Income |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | No Index (Active) |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Alternatives |
Expense Ratio
FTHI features an expense ratio of 0.85%, 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 BuyWrite Income 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 BuyWrite Income ETF had a return of 19.87% year-to-date (YTD) and 25.54% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF had an annualized return of 7.86%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 19.87% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 3.44% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 10.69% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 25.54% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.34% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.86% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FTHI, 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 | 1.97% | 2.92% | 2.45% | -2.28% | 3.57% | 1.06% | 1.59% | 1.50% | 1.57% | 0.22% | 19.87% | ||
| 2023 | 5.67% | -0.81% | 1.70% | 1.75% | 0.99% | 3.74% | 2.09% | -0.23% | -2.48% | -1.61% | 5.93% | 2.63% | 20.72% |
| 2022 | 0.09% | 0.82% | 5.01% | -5.92% | 2.98% | -7.53% | 6.53% | -3.54% | -8.36% | 6.62% | 3.78% | -3.34% | -4.37% |
| 2021 | 0.54% | 1.33% | 3.85% | 1.55% | 3.32% | 0.17% | -2.26% | 2.08% | -0.90% | 3.18% | -1.55% | 2.04% | 13.95% |
| 2020 | -1.30% | -8.59% | -15.24% | 9.90% | 1.77% | 2.31% | 2.90% | -0.08% | -3.05% | -2.21% | 5.56% | 3.15% | -7.11% |
| 2019 | 6.01% | 2.62% | 0.12% | 2.56% | -3.47% | 5.00% | 0.54% | -0.60% | 1.81% | 0.95% | 0.69% | 0.88% | 18.13% |
| 2018 | 1.45% | -4.08% | -0.89% | -0.65% | 2.17% | 1.75% | 1.49% | 2.53% | -0.43% | -5.32% | 0.37% | -7.96% | -9.72% |
| 2017 | 0.08% | 0.88% | -0.01% | 0.93% | 0.61% | 2.14% | 1.18% | 0.63% | 2.29% | 2.04% | 1.49% | 1.30% | 14.41% |
| 2016 | -6.31% | 2.46% | 4.79% | -1.85% | 2.21% | 0.03% | 4.49% | -1.08% | 2.51% | -4.02% | 7.01% | 1.07% | 11.03% |
| 2015 | -0.56% | 3.56% | -0.92% | -1.06% | 5.08% | -3.78% | 1.10% | -4.89% | -1.95% | 6.20% | 1.74% | -1.37% | 2.57% |
| 2014 | -3.59% | 3.24% | 1.06% | 0.57% | 1.51% | 1.73% | -2.39% | 2.46% | -0.17% | 0.92% | 1.25% | 0.12% | 6.70% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of FTHI is 89, placing it in the top 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 BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF provided a 8.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.96 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 6 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.96 | $1.82 | $1.75 | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $1.00 | $0.81 |
Dividend yield | 8.26% | 8.50% | 9.06% | 4.37% | 4.76% | 4.21% | 4.76% | 4.02% | 4.43% | 4.98% | 3.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust BuyWrite Income 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 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $1.66 | |
| 2023 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $1.82 |
| 2022 | $0.08 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $1.75 |
| 2021 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.96 |
| 2020 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.96 |
| 2019 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.96 |
| 2018 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.96 |
| 2017 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.94 |
| 2016 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.94 |
| 2015 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $1.00 |
| 2014 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.01 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.81 |
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 BuyWrite Income 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 BuyWrite Income ETF was 32.65%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 280 trading sessions.
The current First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF drawdown is 0.34%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.65% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 280 | May 3, 2021 | 303 |
| -17.17% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 132 | Jul 5, 2019 | 212 |
| -16.7% | Apr 21, 2022 | 113 | Sep 30, 2022 | 175 | Jun 13, 2023 | 288 |
| -15.1% | Sep 18, 2015 | 68 | Jan 20, 2016 | 83 | Jul 20, 2016 | 151 |
| -11.12% | Jun 1, 2015 | 52 | Aug 24, 2015 | 16 | Sep 16, 2015 | 68 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF volatility is 2.77%, 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.