- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Jun 24, 2015
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- First Trust Indxx NextG UCITS ETF
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
Share Price Chart
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Performance
NXTG.L Performance Chart
First Trust Indxx NextG UCITS ETF (NXTG.L) is up 39.4% since the beginning of the year. NXTG.L is currently trading at £41 per share. Investors who bought £1,000 worth of NXTG.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth £1,593.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Indxx NextG UCITS ETF (NXTG.L) has returned 39.36% so far this year and 56.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NXTG.L has returned 6.94% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.06% annually.
First Trust Indxx NextG UCITS ETF
- 1D
- -0.50%
- 1M
- -5.27%
- 6M
- 36.55%
- YTD
- 39.36%
- 1Y
- 56.77%
- 3Y*
- 16.78%
- 5Y*
- 9.76%
- 10Y*
- 6.94%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.66%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- 6M
- 8.66%
- YTD
- 10.17%
- 1Y
- 19.99%
- 3Y*
- 17.60%
- 5Y*
- 12.23%
- 10Y*
- 13.06%
NXTG.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 24, 2015, NXTG.L's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst month was Dec 2023 at -17.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, NXTG.L closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 19, 2025 with a return of +35.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 22, 2025 at -25.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.84% | 8.33% | -7.23% | 18.77% | 19.34% | -2.11% | -2.81% | 39.36% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.34% | -1.85% | -5.96% | -1.05% | 4.55% | 5.40% | 3.65% | 0.90% | 4.32% | 8.72% | -3.86% | 0.53% | 19.23% |
| 2024 | -0.93% | 2.87% | 1.85% | -3.36% | 2.02% | 5.44% | 0.41% | 0.32% | 0.35% | 0.90% | 3.09% | 1.31% | 14.96% |
| 2023 | 8.58% | -1.01% | 5.81% | -2.56% | 2.55% | 3.64% | 1.73% | -2.97% | -3.22% | -3.56% | 11.54% | -17.14% | 0.29% |
| 2022 | -5.97% | -2.67% | 0.89% | -7.78% | 1.99% | -9.39% | 4.51% | -4.78% | -12.13% | 3.52% | 10.67% | -4.08% | -24.39% |
| 2021 | 0.92% | -3.55% | 3.08% | 1.94% | 0.48% | 2.52% | 0.17% | 3.80% | -3.36% | 0.74% | 3.19% | 5.28% | 15.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Indxx NextG UCITS ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.44%, beta of 0.40, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 24, 2015.
- This ETF participated in 107.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.78% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.40 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.05 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.44%
- Beta
- 0.40
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 55.78%
- Downside Capture
- 107.82%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NXTG.L ranks 55 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 Indxx NextG UCITS ETF (NXTG.L) 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.
| NXTG.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.44 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.22 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.31 | +0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.26 | 2.50 | -0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.72 | 9.11 | -4.38 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 UCITS 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 UCITS ETF was 45.94%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 1161 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Indxx NextG UCITS ETF drawdown is 9.51%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-45.94%Mar 2020 | 2y 2mo | 4y 7mo | 6y 9moJan 2018 - Oct 2024 | COVID crash2020 |
-31.89%Apr 2025 | 5mo 16d | 8mo 14d | 1y 1moOct 2024 - Dec 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-30.53%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 1y 8mo | 2y 3moJun 2015 - Oct 2017 | — |
-25.38%Dec 2025 | 1d | 4mo 19d | 4mo 20dDec 2025 - May 2026 | — |
-11.25%Jul 2026 | 1mo 5d | — | 1mo 13dJun 2026 - now | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| NXTG.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.94% | -37.07% | -8.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -25.38% | -8.03% | -17.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.89% | -22.15% | -9.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.91% | -22.15% | -10.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.94% | -26.01% | -19.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.51% | -1.42% | -8.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.86% | -5.29% | -14.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 12.16% | 2.20% | +9.96% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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