First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)
FTXL is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the Nasdaq U.S. Smart Semiconductor Index. FTXL launched on Sep 20, 2016 and has a 0.60% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US33738R8117 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 33738R811 |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Technology Equities |
| Index Tracked | Nasdaq U.S. Smart Semiconductor Index |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
The First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.60%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor 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 Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF had a return of -0.48% year-to-date (YTD) and 34.44% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -0.48% | 5.05% |
| 1 month | -10.42% | -4.27% |
| 6 months | 26.19% | 18.82% |
| 1 year | 34.44% | 21.22% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 18.88% | 11.38% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.42% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.20% | 8.96% | 3.25% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -6.57% | -7.30% | 15.87% | 12.47% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF(FTXL)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF granted a 0.59% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.47 | $0.20 | $0.29 | $0.38 | $0.18 | $0.14 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 0.59% | 0.60% | 0.89% | 0.25% | 0.48% | 0.92% | 0.71% | 0.47% | 0.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 |
| 2016 | $0.03 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor 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 Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF was 43.87%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 300 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF drawdown is 14.59%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -43.87% | Jan 4, 2022 | 197 | Oct 14, 2022 | 300 | Dec 26, 2023 | 497 |
| -35.44% | Jan 24, 2020 | 36 | Mar 16, 2020 | 57 | Jun 5, 2020 | 93 |
| -32.56% | Mar 13, 2018 | 199 | Dec 24, 2018 | 82 | Apr 24, 2019 | 281 |
| -18.16% | Apr 25, 2019 | 23 | May 28, 2019 | 40 | Jul 24, 2019 | 63 |
| -18.03% | Feb 17, 2021 | 60 | May 12, 2021 | 60 | Aug 6, 2021 | 120 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF volatility is 7.60%, 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.