First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR)
FTXR is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the Nasdaq U.S. Smart Transportation Index. FTXR launched on Sep 20, 2016 and has a 0.60% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US33738R7952 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 33738R795 |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Industrials Equities |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | Nasdaq U.S. Smart Transportation Index |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
FTXR features an expense ratio of 0.60%, falling within the medium range.
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 Transportation 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 Transportation ETF had a return of 20.03% year-to-date (YTD) and 41.88% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 20.03% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | 11.77% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | 14.60% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 41.88% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.74% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FTXR, 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 | -2.03% | 5.92% | 3.81% | -5.43% | 0.16% | 0.95% | 1.82% | 0.45% | 2.48% | 2.19% | 20.03% | ||
| 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% |
| 2020 | -2.23% | -13.35% | -26.97% | 11.36% | 7.19% | 6.92% | 7.81% | 18.25% | -5.09% | 0.43% | 16.98% | 2.48% | 15.03% |
| 2019 | 9.00% | 1.38% | -2.04% | 4.67% | -9.73% | 8.32% | 1.17% | -6.45% | 2.81% | 2.90% | 4.33% | -0.78% | 14.82% |
| 2018 | 3.02% | -4.53% | -2.16% | -0.60% | 0.77% | -1.97% | 3.52% | 0.64% | 0.56% | -6.45% | 6.13% | -13.76% | -15.26% |
| 2017 | 2.09% | 2.16% | -3.28% | 1.32% | 2.43% | 2.89% | -4.00% | -2.06% | 6.35% | -0.50% | 5.45% | 2.51% | 15.82% |
| 2016 | 1.08% | -1.51% | 11.69% | 0.69% | 11.96% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FTXR is 54, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR) 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 Transportation ETF provided a 1.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.45 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.60 | $0.23 | $0.09 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.31 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 1.27% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | |
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.09 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.33 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.38 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.31 |
| 2016 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
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 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.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -52.06% | Jan 17, 2018 | 380 | Mar 23, 2020 | 168 | Nov 18, 2020 | 548 |
| -33.96% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 528 | Nov 6, 2024 | 714 |
| -12.39% | Jun 4, 2021 | 75 | Sep 20, 2021 | 33 | Nov 4, 2021 | 108 |
| -10.18% | Jul 18, 2017 | 12 | Aug 24, 2017 | 21 | Oct 10, 2017 | 33 |
| -9.43% | Nov 16, 2021 | 24 | Dec 20, 2021 | 10 | Jan 4, 2022 | 34 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF volatility is 7.86%, 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.