- ISIN
- US33738R8455
- CUSIP
- 33738R845
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Sep 20, 2016
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Nasdaq U.S. Smart Oil & Gas Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $917M
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Performance
FTXN Performance Chart
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) is up 22.7% since the beginning of the year. FTXN is currently trading at $34 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FTXN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,109.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) has returned 22.70% so far this year and 21.92% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF
- 1D
- 1.65%
- 1M
- -8.83%
- YTD
- 22.70%
- 6M
- 23.87%
- 1Y
- 21.92%
- 3Y*
- 13.35%
- 5Y*
- 16.09%
- 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%
FTXN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 23, 2016, FTXN's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.06%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +39.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -34.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, FTXN closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -15.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.10% | 10.59% | 11.91% | -1.76% | -6.92% | -3.28% | 22.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.05% | 1.64% | 2.12% | -15.32% | 1.76% | 5.14% | 2.83% | 3.93% | -1.53% | -3.66% | 4.23% | -1.56% | -0.17% |
| 2024 | -0.74% | 3.49% | 11.59% | -2.37% | -0.47% | -1.01% | 1.33% | -1.73% | -5.13% | 0.73% | 9.09% | -9.08% | 4.06% |
| 2023 | 3.83% | -6.27% | -0.28% | 0.44% | -8.34% | 7.76% | 9.93% | 2.49% | 1.90% | -3.30% | -1.48% | -0.38% | 4.91% |
| 2022 | 13.27% | 8.22% | 11.68% | -3.36% | 16.17% | -20.64% | 12.13% | 5.03% | -10.50% | 22.44% | -0.43% | -5.92% | 47.45% |
| 2021 | 10.38% | 16.69% | 3.97% | -0.03% | 9.42% | 7.75% | -10.18% | -0.73% | 17.57% | 9.78% | -8.09% | 1.36% | 69.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.59%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 23, 2016.
- This ETF participated in 105.62% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.28 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -0.59%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.28
- Upside Capture
- 83.90%
- Downside Capture
- 105.62%
Expense Ratio
FTXN has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FTXN ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% 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 Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) 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.
| FTXN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.37 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.40 | 2.78 | -1.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.08 | 12.44 | -8.36 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF provided a 2.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.75 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.75 | $0.79 | $0.72 | $0.97 | $0.63 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $0.35 | $0.38 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 2.21% | 2.83% | 2.51% | 3.41% | 2.26% | 1.04% | 1.76% | 2.72% | 2.16% | 1.78% | 0.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas 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 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.79 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.72 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.97 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.20 |
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 Nasdaq Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas ETF was 73.49%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 493 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF drawdown is 14.35%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -73.49%Mar 2020 | 1y 5mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 5moOct 2018 - Mar 2022 |
Bear market2022 | -29.97%Jul 2022 | 1mo 6d | 3mo 26d | 5mo 2dJun 2022 - Nov 2022 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.96%Apr 2025 | 1y | 10mo 2d | 1y 10moApr 2024 - Feb 2026 |
2017 bear market2017 | -26.25%Aug 2017 | 8mo 5d | 8mo 4d | 1y 4moDec 2016 - Apr 2018 |
2023 bear market2023 | -20.69%Mar 2023 | 3mo 29d | 5mo 27d | 9mo 26dNov 2022 - Sep 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FTXN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -73.49% | -56.78% | -16.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.74% | -9.10% | -6.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.96% | -18.90% | -8.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.97% | -25.43% | -4.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.35% | -1.80% | -12.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.19% | -10.71% | -8.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.43% | 2.03% | +3.40% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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