PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo
FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US33939L7955
CUSIP
00033939L795
Inception Date
Oct 8, 2013
Region
Developed Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


Loading graphics...

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


Loading graphics...

S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA) has returned 5.94% so far this year and 17.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NFRA has returned 7.17% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund

1D
1.51%
1M
-4.83%
YTD
5.94%
6M
6.34%
1Y
17.73%
3Y*
11.49%
5Y*
6.00%
10Y*
7.17%

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 Oct 9, 2013, NFRA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, NFRA closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.77%8.32%-4.83%5.94%
20252.28%2.40%1.75%2.52%3.62%1.96%-2.05%3.50%0.83%-0.32%0.59%0.10%18.42%
2024-0.45%0.62%2.11%-4.50%4.81%-1.65%5.32%3.78%2.81%-2.89%2.27%-6.78%4.76%
20235.14%-4.77%3.20%2.68%-5.02%4.45%1.10%-3.57%-4.54%-1.16%7.65%4.55%8.96%
2022-2.09%-0.87%3.47%-5.26%2.32%-6.29%4.12%-3.88%-11.20%5.80%8.61%-3.50%-10.11%
2021-1.58%1.17%5.20%3.12%1.73%-1.75%0.73%1.82%-4.69%3.50%-3.93%4.46%9.61%

Benchmark Metrics

FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.14%, beta of 0.71, and R² of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 10, 2013.

  • This ETF participated in 79.18% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.65% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
-1.14%
Beta
0.71
0.71
Upside Capture
64.65%
Downside Capture
79.18%

Expense Ratio

NFRA has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NFRA ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% 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.


NFRA Risk / Return Rank: 7676
Overall Rank
NFRA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7676
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NFRA Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
NFRA Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
NFRA Calmar Ratio Rank: 8080
Calmar Ratio Rank
NFRA Martin Ratio Rank: 7777
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 FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NFRABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.42

0.90

+0.52

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.98

1.39

+0.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.31

1.40

+0.91

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.54

6.61

+1.93

Explore NFRA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund provided a 5.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.64 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$3.64$3.63$1.81$1.38$1.15$1.56$1.19$1.22$1.34$1.37$1.29$1.02

Dividend yield

5.69%6.00%3.33%2.57%2.28%2.71%2.22%2.27%3.06%2.81%2.98%2.47%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.16
2025$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.54$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$2.62$3.63
2024$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.55$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.78$1.81
2023$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.55$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.37$1.38
2022$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.23$1.15
2021$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.58$1.56

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.


Loading graphics...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund. 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 FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund was 32.49%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.

The current FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund drawdown is 4.83%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-32.49%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020202Jan 8, 2021225
-22.75%Sep 3, 2021279Oct 12, 2022438Jul 12, 2024717
-18.01%Apr 29, 2015184Jan 20, 2016122Jul 14, 2016306
-13.27%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201840Feb 22, 2019269
-9.16%Sep 17, 202480Jan 10, 202573Apr 28, 2025153

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


Loading graphics...