- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Mar 14, 2017
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy UCITS ETF
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
QCLU.L Performance Chart
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy UCITS ETF (QCLU.L) is up 20.8% since the beginning of the year. QCLU.L is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QCLU.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $863.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy UCITS ETF (QCLU.L) has returned 20.80% so far this year and 57.24% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy UCITS ETF
- 1D
- -0.86%
- 1M
- -14.02%
- 6M
- 10.55%
- YTD
- 20.80%
- 1Y
- 57.24%
- 3Y*
- -0.90%
- 5Y*
- -2.90%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
QCLU.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 14, 2017, QCLU.L's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +28.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, QCLU.L closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 14, 2023 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 5, 2021 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.18% | -2.97% | -7.25% | 27.97% | 15.93% | -8.31% | -11.24% | 20.80% | |||||
| 2025 | -1.87% | -11.33% | -6.69% | -2.85% | 11.35% | 6.37% | 6.15% | 7.60% | 10.28% | 12.49% | -1.30% | -1.43% | 28.81% |
| 2024 | -16.92% | -2.54% | -0.59% | -6.28% | 13.73% | -6.32% | 5.99% | -4.73% | 3.26% | -7.54% | 6.92% | -2.62% | -19.33% |
| 2023 | 18.75% | -2.58% | -3.27% | -15.02% | 6.44% | 8.03% | 6.62% | -11.89% | -10.35% | -22.30% | 9.72% | 17.72% | -7.57% |
| 2022 | -17.82% | 7.71% | 8.45% | -17.30% | 3.65% | -6.45% | 16.91% | 3.82% | -7.97% | -3.55% | -0.14% | -17.19% | -31.41% |
| 2021 | 6.99% | -10.26% | -6.96% | -3.63% | -4.12% | 10.79% | -4.25% | 0.19% | -5.25% | 21.38% | 0.07% | -11.49% | -10.64% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy UCITS ETF has an annualized alpha of -4.35%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 14, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 142.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.17 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
- -4.35%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.17
- Upside Capture
- 97.96%
- Downside Capture
- 142.46%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QCLU.L ranks 57 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 Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy UCITS ETF (QCLU.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.
| QCLU.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.18 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.31 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.74 | 2.35 | +0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.61 | 10.19 | -1.58 |
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 Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy 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 Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy UCITS ETF was 71.99%, occurring on Apr 9, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy UCITS ETF drawdown is 38.33%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-71.99%Apr 2025 | 4y 1mo | — | 5y 5moFeb 2021 - now | 2025 selloff2025 |
-48.51%Mar 2020 | 1y 5mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 1moOct 2018 - Nov 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-6.71%Aug 2017 | 26d | 1mo 2d | 1mo 28dJul 2017 - Sep 2017 | — |
-4.49%Feb 2018 | 2mo 5d | 3mo 1d | 5mo 6dDec 2017 - May 2018 | — |
-3.67%Jan 2021 | 8d | 7d | 15dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| QCLU.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -71.99% | -56.78% | -15.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.05% | -9.10% | -12.95% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -56.88% | -18.90% | -37.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -70.15% | -25.43% | -44.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -38.33% | -0.49% | -37.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.29% | -10.70% | -18.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.03% | 2.09% | +4.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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