First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN)
QCLN is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy. QCLN launched on Feb 8, 2007 and has a 0.60% expense ratio.
ETF Info
ISIN | US33733E5006 |
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CUSIP | 33733E500 |
Issuer | First Trust |
Inception Date | Feb 8, 2007 |
Region | North America (U.S.) |
Category | Alternative Energy Equities |
Leveraged | 1x |
Index Tracked | NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy |
Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
QCLN features an expense ratio of 0.60%, falling within the medium range.
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 NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy 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.
Returns By Period
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund had a return of -22.61% year-to-date (YTD) and -28.84% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund had an annualized return of 5.30%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.55%, indicating that First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
Period | Return | Benchmark |
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Year-To-Date | -22.61% | 13.39% |
1 month | 2.53% | 4.02% |
6 months | -7.31% | 5.56% |
1 year | -28.84% | 21.51% |
5 years (annualized) | 9.13% | 12.69% |
10 years (annualized) | 5.30% | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of QCLN, 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 | |
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2024 | -17.69% | 1.27% | -1.34% | -6.75% | 16.82% | -9.52% | 7.67% | -3.69% | -22.61% | ||||
2023 | 18.61% | -3.95% | -2.74% | -13.92% | 6.76% | 6.94% | 6.67% | -12.88% | -10.27% | -21.25% | 9.03% | 15.44% | -10.02% |
2022 | -15.98% | 4.57% | 8.20% | -19.19% | 6.80% | -6.38% | 19.41% | 2.84% | -11.04% | -1.05% | 4.43% | -19.70% | -30.37% |
2021 | 13.73% | -8.46% | -6.17% | -5.47% | -3.64% | 10.77% | -3.54% | 0.34% | -6.55% | 23.66% | -0.39% | -11.85% | -3.21% |
2020 | 5.93% | -0.63% | -23.27% | 22.09% | 9.89% | 10.72% | 17.44% | 24.13% | 2.45% | 6.83% | 33.79% | 10.90% | 184.00% |
2019 | 10.30% | 7.70% | -3.81% | 4.34% | -10.27% | 12.36% | 5.31% | -4.41% | 1.28% | 2.17% | 4.87% | 8.63% | 42.65% |
2018 | 2.22% | -4.34% | -1.62% | -1.84% | 5.17% | -3.00% | 2.41% | 2.71% | -3.75% | -5.03% | 4.54% | -9.50% | -12.38% |
2017 | 2.78% | 5.22% | 0.66% | 0.30% | 3.81% | 3.82% | 4.81% | -1.11% | 2.65% | 6.07% | -0.20% | -0.15% | 32.34% |
2016 | -10.59% | -0.73% | 4.25% | 0.61% | -1.21% | -2.57% | 8.15% | -3.07% | 1.58% | -4.07% | 4.60% | 1.62% | -2.70% |
2015 | -3.66% | 10.90% | 0.91% | 1.78% | 3.81% | -5.70% | -7.58% | -11.02% | -7.42% | 6.63% | -0.97% | 8.59% | -6.21% |
2014 | 4.69% | 10.23% | -1.72% | -7.14% | -0.97% | 10.21% | -7.10% | 9.69% | -8.66% | -4.30% | -2.74% | -2.76% | -3.16% |
2013 | 10.98% | 3.68% | 3.97% | 7.89% | 19.78% | -1.29% | 12.06% | -5.37% | 8.91% | 4.48% | 1.35% | 3.89% | 93.91% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of QCLN is 2, indicating that it is in the bottom 2% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund granted a 0.88% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.29 per share.
Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
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Dividend | $0.29 | $0.32 | $0.15 | $0.01 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.18 | $0.09 | $0.19 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.88% | 0.76% | 0.33% | 0.01% | 0.30% | 0.85% | 1.03% | 0.45% | 1.24% | 0.72% | 0.79% | 0.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund. 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 | |
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2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | |||
2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.32 |
2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.15 |
2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.21 |
2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.18 |
2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.09 |
2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.19 |
2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.12 |
2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.14 |
2013 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.07 |
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 NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy 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 First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund was 76.18%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2825 trading sessions.
The current First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund drawdown is 62.62%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
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-76.18% | Jan 2, 2008 | 226 | Nov 20, 2008 | 2825 | Feb 19, 2020 | 3051 |
-65.09% | Feb 10, 2021 | 803 | Apr 19, 2024 | — | — | — |
-45.03% | Feb 21, 2020 | 19 | Mar 18, 2020 | 75 | Jul 6, 2020 | 94 |
-14.52% | Jul 16, 2007 | 24 | Aug 16, 2007 | 32 | Oct 2, 2007 | 56 |
-13.1% | Sep 2, 2020 | 4 | Sep 8, 2020 | 16 | Sep 30, 2020 | 20 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund volatility is 12.41%, 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.