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
Expense Ratio
NXTG has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
First Trust Indxx NextG ETF (NXTG) returned 7.44% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.94% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, NXTG had an annualized return of 10.47%, just below the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
NXTG
7.44%
12.28%
10.67%
16.94%
14.67%
10.47%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.94%
1.49%
12.48%
15.82%
10.87%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.31% | 1.07% | -2.74% | 2.37% | 5.39% | 7.44% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.80% | 3.09% | 2.09% | -4.76% | 4.90% | 3.99% | 2.43% | 2.69% | 1.81% | -3.14% | 1.34% | -0.02% | 12.85% |
| 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% | 3.92% | 20.37% |
| 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% | 1.02% | -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% | -0.43% | 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% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 81, NXTG is among the top 19% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
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.
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Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Indxx NextG ETF provided a 1.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.32 | $1.29 | $1.65 | $1.24 | $0.65 | $0.72 | $0.42 | $0.54 | $0.86 | $0.51 | $0.40 | $0.41 |
Dividend yield | 1.44% | 1.51% | 2.15% | 2.04% | 0.78% | 1.04% | 0.77% | 1.27% | 1.65% | 1.23% | 1.11% | 1.07% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $1.29 |
| 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 | $0.25 | $0.65 |
| 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 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
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 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.
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 chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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