- ISIN
- US33738R7952
- CUSIP
- 33738R795
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Sep 20, 2016
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Industrials Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Nasdaq U.S. Smart Transportation Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
FTXR Performance Chart
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR) is up 15.7% since the beginning of the year. FTXR is currently trading at $45 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FTXR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,437.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR) has returned 15.67% so far this year and 47.36% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF
- 1D
- 0.93%
- 1M
- 4.91%
- YTD
- 15.67%
- 6M
- 12.33%
- 1Y
- 47.36%
- 3Y*
- 18.31%
- 5Y*
- 7.52%
- 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%
FTXR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2016, FTXR's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Aug 2020 with a return of +18.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -27.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FTXR closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -13.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.02% | 5.70% | -9.61% | 8.72% | 8.26% | -0.14% | 15.67% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.49% | -7.41% | -8.66% | -4.14% | 10.54% | 1.14% | 2.26% | 7.23% | 1.38% | 2.26% | 2.98% | 5.47% | 14.70% |
| 2024 | -2.03% | 5.92% | 3.81% | -5.43% | 0.16% | 0.95% | 1.82% | 0.45% | 2.48% | 2.19% | 11.90% | -5.17% | 17.09% |
| 2023 | 12.85% | -0.60% | -3.32% | -3.58% | -0.56% | 14.62% | 4.69% | -5.70% | -4.11% | -10.39% | 9.88% | 8.85% | 20.93% |
| 2022 | -6.60% | -1.86% | 2.64% | -10.62% | -1.18% | -10.82% | 12.80% | -2.84% | -15.43% | 11.90% | 6.54% | -8.88% | -25.38% |
| 2021 | 1.40% | 6.47% | 8.68% | 1.03% | 3.64% | -1.17% | -4.80% | -1.08% | -3.46% | 10.38% | -1.62% | 3.45% | 24.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.88%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 2016.
- This ETF participated in 130.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 115.51% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.55, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.88%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 115.51%
- Downside Capture
- 130.11%
Expense Ratio
FTXR has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FTXR ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR) 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.
| FTXR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.21 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.28 | 2.78 | +0.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.13 | 12.44 | -1.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF provided a 1.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.51 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.51 | $0.59 | $0.73 | $0.45 | $0.60 | $0.23 | $0.09 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.31 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 1.13% | 1.52% | 2.13% | 1.50% | 2.38% | 0.67% | 0.33% | 1.34% | 1.74% | 1.18% | 0.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Nasdaq Transportation 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.59 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.73 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.23 |
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 Transportation 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 Transportation ETF was 52.06%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 168 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF drawdown is 1.56%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -52.06%Mar 2020 | 2y 2mo | 8mo | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -33.96%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 2y 1mo | 2y 10moJan 2022 - Nov 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.71%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 7mo 8d | 11mo 21dNov 2024 - Nov 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.49%Mar 2026 | 1mo 9d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 6dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2021 correction2021 | -12.39%Sep 2021 | 3mo 18d | 1mo 15d | 5mo 3dJun 2021 - Nov 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FTXR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.06% | -56.78% | +4.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.49% | -9.10% | -5.39% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.71% | -18.90% | -10.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.96% | -25.43% | -8.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.56% | -1.80% | +0.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.01% | -10.71% | -0.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.27% | 2.03% | +2.24% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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