- ISIN
- US33738R8869
- CUSIP
- 33738R886
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Jul 22, 2014
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Dorsey Wright International Focus Five Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $253M
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Performance
IFV Performance Chart
First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (IFV) is up 12.3% since the beginning of the year. IFV is currently trading at $28 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IFV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,284.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (IFV) has returned 12.31% so far this year and 29.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IFV has returned 7.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF
- 1D
- 0.45%
- 1M
- 0.98%
- YTD
- 12.31%
- 6M
- 12.51%
- 1Y
- 29.49%
- 3Y*
- 18.66%
- 5Y*
- 5.13%
- 10Y*
- 7.79%
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%
IFV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 2014, IFV's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.1 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, IFV closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -16.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.17% | 4.30% | -8.92% | 8.94% | 2.62% | -1.32% | 12.31% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.47% | 1.38% | 1.42% | 3.70% | 6.35% | 5.16% | 0.25% | 4.35% | 2.40% | -0.30% | -0.73% | 3.11% | 32.26% |
| 2024 | -0.97% | 1.34% | 2.37% | -3.50% | 3.32% | -0.59% | 3.00% | 1.83% | 2.16% | -5.52% | -0.55% | -2.11% | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 5.86% | -4.23% | 1.81% | 2.78% | -2.26% | 6.21% | 4.37% | -3.92% | -1.89% | -3.49% | 8.82% | 5.85% | 20.45% |
| 2022 | -3.58% | -5.72% | -0.52% | -4.94% | 1.56% | -11.05% | 3.68% | -2.07% | -9.66% | 0.19% | 7.00% | -2.31% | -25.39% |
| 2021 | 1.73% | 2.28% | -0.67% | 2.37% | 4.64% | 0.46% | -3.55% | 0.78% | -4.93% | 2.81% | -4.13% | 4.23% | 5.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF has an annualized alpha of -3.96%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 2014.
- This ETF participated in 100.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.62% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -3.96% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -3.96%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 71.62%
- Downside Capture
- 100.04%
Expense Ratio
IFV has a high expense ratio of 1.06%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IFV ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (IFV) 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.
| IFV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.32 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.36 | 2.78 | -0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.71 | 12.44 | -3.73 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF provided a 1.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.49 | $0.48 | $0.44 | $0.56 | $0.63 | $0.24 | $0.34 | $0.62 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.19 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 1.77% | 1.95% | 2.31% | 2.88% | 3.79% | 1.04% | 1.53% | 2.91% | 1.86% | 1.43% | 1.10% | 1.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 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 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.48 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.44 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.56 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.24 |
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 Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 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 Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF was 48.89%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF drawdown is 1.86%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -48.89%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 23d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -35.32%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 2y 8mo | 4y 18dJun 2021 - Jun 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -28.10%Feb 2016 | 8mo 29d | 1y 3mo | 1y 12moMay 2015 - May 2017 |
2014 correction2014 | -14.62%Oct 2014 | 2mo 23d | 5mo 25d | 8mo 18dJul 2014 - Apr 2015 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.57%Mar 2026 | 22d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 9dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IFV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.89% | -56.78% | +7.89% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.57% | -9.10% | -3.47% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.66% | -18.90% | +4.24% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.78% | -25.43% | -9.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.89% | -33.92% | -14.97% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.86% | -1.80% | -0.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.19% | -10.71% | -2.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.40% | 2.03% | +1.37% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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