- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Jul 29, 2025
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg Nuclear Power Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
RCTR Performance Chart
First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (RCTR) is up 9.3% since the beginning of the year. RCTR is currently trading at $35 per share.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- -1.43%
- YTD
- 9.26%
- 6M
- 7.93%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
RCTR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 2025, RCTR's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.
Historically, 42% of months were positive and 58% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, RCTR closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2025 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 3, 2026 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.17% | 6.10% | -8.97% | 9.61% | -5.93% | -1.31% | 9.26% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.54% | -0.12% | 8.25% | 10.09% | -8.29% | -1.77% | 6.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF has an annualized alpha of -5.05%, beta of 1.43, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (91.96%) than losses (83.84%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -5.05%
- Beta
- 1.43
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 91.96%
- Downside Capture
- 83.84%
Expense Ratio
RCTR has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (RCTR) 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.
| RCTR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF provided a 0.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.14 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 0.41% | 0.36% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
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 Bloomberg Nuclear Power 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 Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF was 16.86%, occurring on Jun 10, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF drawdown is 9.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -16.86%Jun 2026 | 1mo 4d | — | 1mo 16dMay 2026 - now |
2025 correction2025 | -14.66%Nov 2025 | 1mo 6d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 13dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.01%Mar 2026 | 27d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 4dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.31%Feb 2026 | 7d | 15d | 22dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.22%Aug 2025 | 7d | 22d | 29dAug 2025 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RCTR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.86% | -56.78% | +39.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.06% | -2.49% | -6.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.97% | -10.72% | +5.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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