- ISIN
- US33738R6210
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 2024
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg R&D Leaders Select Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $10M
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 3K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $87.28K
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Performance
RND Performance Chart
First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF (RND) is up 4.9% since the beginning of the year. RND is currently trading at $32 per share.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF (RND) has returned 4.89% so far this year and 17.17% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF
- 1D
- 1.99%
- 1M
- 0.33%
- 6M
- 5.66%
- YTD
- 4.89%
- 1Y
- 17.17%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 24.23%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
RND Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 1, 2024, RND's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -8.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, RND closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.73% | -3.80% | -5.80% | 12.30% | 6.12% | -1.89% | -0.29% | 4.89% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.61% | -3.47% | -8.33% | 2.70% | 9.11% | 6.14% | 3.35% | 0.97% | 5.86% | 4.59% | -1.22% | -0.72% | 22.38% |
| 2024 | 7.12% | 7.18% | -2.11% | 2.97% | 2.95% | -0.99% | 6.08% | 1.40% | 26.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.03%, beta of 1.26, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2024.
- This ETF captured 126.06% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.45% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- -0.03%
- Beta
- 1.26
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 126.06%
- Downside Capture
- 113.45%
Expense Ratio
RND has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RND ranks 33 for risk / return — above 33% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF (RND) 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.
| RND | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.68 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.25 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.97 | 2.00 | -1.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.31 | 8.49 | -5.18 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
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 R&D Leaders 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 R&D Leaders ETF was 23.52%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF drawdown is 2.30%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-23.52%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 18d | 5mo 2dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-15.56%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 1mo 7d | 6mo 8dOct 2025 - May 2026 | — |
-13.99%Aug 2024 | 25d | 2mo 10d | 3mo 5dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 | — |
-6.35%Jul 2026 | 1mo 26d | — | 2mo 1dJun 2026 - now | — |
-5.71%Jan 2025 | 28d | 8d | 1mo 6dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| RND | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.52% | -56.78% | +33.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.56% | -9.10% | -6.46% |
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 | -2.30% | -1.58% | -0.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.69% | -10.70% | +7.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.54% | 2.14% | +2.40% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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