First Trust Indxx NextG ETF (NXTG)
NXTG is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the Indxx 5G & NextG Thematic Index. NXTG launched on Feb 17, 2011 and has a 0.70% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US33737K2050
33737K205
Feb 17, 2011
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
Indxx 5G & NextG Thematic Index
Large-Cap
Blend
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust Indxx NextG 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 Indxx NextG ETF had a return of 10.50% year-to-date (YTD) and 18.23% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust Indxx NextG ETF had an annualized return of 10.49%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.14%, indicating that First Trust Indxx NextG ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
NXTG
10.50%
-4.96%
6.99%
18.23%
11.72%
10.49%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.05%
0.89%
11.19%
30.12%
13.82%
11.14%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NXTG, 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 | -1.80% | 3.09% | 2.09% | -4.76% | 4.90% | 3.99% | 2.43% | 2.69% | 1.81% | -3.14% | 10.50% | ||
| 2023 | 9.20% | -1.61% | 6.14% | -2.33% | 2.15% | 4.20% | 1.21% | -2.75% | -3.38% | -3.18% | 11.23% | 6.03% | 28.74% |
| 2022 | -5.68% | -3.08% | 0.70% | -7.99% | 1.94% | -8.83% | 4.41% | -5.20% | -12.06% | 3.66% | 11.40% | -4.84% | -24.70% |
| 2021 | 2.85% | -0.42% | 3.09% | 1.56% | 0.65% | 2.46% | 0.24% | 3.63% | -3.51% | 1.05% | 3.41% | 4.85% | 21.44% |
| 2020 | -1.93% | -5.39% | -8.32% | 9.71% | 4.02% | 2.68% | 7.76% | 2.45% | -1.23% | -1.45% | 12.10% | 6.23% | 27.58% |
| 2019 | 7.91% | 4.41% | 1.14% | 4.64% | -9.78% | 7.05% | 2.09% | -2.38% | 3.02% | 3.66% | 1.41% | 4.24% | 29.59% |
| 2018 | 3.22% | -0.93% | -1.57% | -4.87% | 1.02% | -3.31% | 1.60% | 2.07% | -1.48% | -9.33% | 2.84% | -7.11% | -17.25% |
| 2017 | 3.68% | 3.72% | 4.49% | 0.60% | 5.23% | -0.75% | 1.01% | -0.17% | 2.06% | 3.10% | 1.18% | 1.00% | 28.02% |
| 2016 | -9.14% | 5.53% | 6.68% | -3.49% | 2.81% | 0.69% | 6.49% | 1.65% | 2.85% | -1.45% | -0.44% | 3.48% | 15.53% |
| 2015 | 0.21% | 6.43% | -1.33% | 0.30% | 3.27% | -6.66% | -2.25% | -6.84% | -2.17% | 9.47% | -0.06% | -2.98% | -3.79% |
| 2014 | -1.17% | 6.12% | 1.46% | -0.42% | 4.73% | 3.32% | -2.49% | 4.57% | -4.29% | 1.54% | 2.32% | -0.54% | 15.63% |
| 2013 | 4.08% | -0.03% | 1.32% | 4.77% | 3.90% | -1.35% | 4.76% | 0.41% | 8.65% | 1.24% | 1.17% | 1.38% | 34.34% |
Expense Ratio
NXTG features an expense ratio of 0.70%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NXTG is 48, 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 Indxx NextG ETF (NXTG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Indxx NextG ETF provided a 1.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.61 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.61 | $1.65 | $1.24 | $1.37 | $0.72 | $0.42 | $0.54 | $0.86 | $0.51 | $0.40 | $0.41 | $0.29 |
Dividend yield | 1.91% | 2.15% | 2.04% | 1.66% | 1.04% | 0.77% | 1.27% | 1.65% | 1.23% | 1.11% | 1.07% | 0.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Indxx NextG 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 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $1.65 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $1.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $1.37 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.72 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.42 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.54 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.86 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.51 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.29 |
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 Indxx NextG 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 Indxx NextG ETF was 33.61%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 348 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Indxx NextG ETF drawdown is 5.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.61% | Jan 4, 2022 | 197 | Oct 14, 2022 | 348 | Mar 6, 2024 | 545 |
| -30.46% | Feb 22, 2011 | 353 | Jul 23, 2012 | 231 | Jul 16, 2013 | 584 |
| -29.87% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 82 | Jul 20, 2020 | 109 |
| -23.64% | Jan 18, 2018 | 220 | Dec 24, 2018 | 242 | Dec 16, 2019 | 462 |
| -23.51% | Apr 24, 2015 | 163 | Jan 20, 2016 | 127 | Sep 22, 2016 | 290 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Indxx NextG ETF volatility is 3.33%, 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.