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First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Inception Date
Jul 21, 2020
Region
North America (U.S.)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

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 Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG) has returned -11.52% so far this year and 14.79% over the past 12 months.


First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF

1D
4.24%
1M
-5.14%
YTD
-11.52%
6M
-13.49%
1Y
14.79%
3Y*
17.98%
5Y*
5.09%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 22, 2020, MMLG's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -15.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MMLG closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -6.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-3.02%-3.81%-5.14%-11.52%
20255.49%-4.33%-10.43%3.86%10.98%6.86%2.76%0.44%4.38%1.90%-3.74%-0.34%17.28%
20243.17%8.83%2.12%-5.64%2.31%6.40%-4.25%2.77%2.18%-0.10%8.17%-1.59%25.96%
202311.74%-2.15%5.70%-0.52%6.26%7.17%3.87%-3.11%-6.44%-2.02%13.59%5.85%45.21%
2022-11.97%-5.06%1.55%-15.56%-4.01%-9.34%11.57%-4.02%-10.33%5.56%3.06%-6.65%-39.18%
2021-1.57%2.71%-1.07%6.42%-2.06%6.01%2.83%3.63%-3.60%5.39%-4.63%-0.78%13.23%

Benchmark Metrics

First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of -6.75%, beta of 1.33, and R² of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 2020.

  • This ETF participated in 123.88% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.22% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF had an annualized alpha of -6.75% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
-6.75%
Beta
1.33
0.82
Upside Capture
105.22%
Downside Capture
123.88%

Expense Ratio

MMLG has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MMLG ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% 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.


MMLG Risk / Return Rank: 3030
Overall Rank
MMLG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MMLG Sortino Ratio Rank: 3434
Sortino Ratio Rank
MMLG Omega Ratio Rank: 3232
Omega Ratio Rank
MMLG Calmar Ratio Rank: 2929
Calmar Ratio Rank
MMLG Martin Ratio Rank: 2727
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (MMLG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MMLGBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.60

0.90

-0.30

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.01

1.39

-0.38

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.14

1.21

-0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.72

1.40

-0.68

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.24

6.61

-4.36

Explore MMLG risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%0.05%0.10%0.15%0.20%0.25%$0.00$0.01$0.02$0.03$0.04$0.05$0.06202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.25%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

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 Multi-Manager Large Growth 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 Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF was 45.97%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 501 trading sessions.

The current First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF drawdown is 16.49%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-45.97%Nov 17, 2021229Oct 14, 2022501Oct 14, 2024730
-26.57%Feb 18, 202536Apr 8, 202554Jun 26, 202590
-19.89%Oct 30, 2025103Mar 30, 2026
-11.88%Feb 16, 202115Mar 8, 202174Jun 22, 202189
-9.92%Sep 3, 202014Sep 23, 202014Oct 13, 202028

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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