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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF (WCME) has returned -1.24% so far this year and 24.53% over the past 12 months.
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF
- 1D
- 1.28%
- 1M
- -3.97%
- YTD
- -1.24%
- 6M
- -1.90%
- 1Y
- 24.53%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.72%
- 1M
- -3.54%
- YTD
- -3.95%
- 6M
- -2.09%
- 1Y
- 15.95%
- 3Y*
- 16.96%
- 5Y*
- 10.34%
- 10Y*
- 12.24%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 7, 2024, WCME's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, WCME closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.63% | -0.12% | -10.12% | 1.28% | -1.24% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.41% | 1.09% | 0.62% | 3.51% | 7.83% | 4.26% | -0.02% | 2.74% | 6.11% | 2.30% | -1.79% | -0.11% | 35.19% |
| 2024 | -4.15% | -2.30% | -4.65% | -10.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.83%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 08, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (88.68%) than losses (65.92%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.83% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.83%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 88.68%
- Downside Capture
- 65.92%
Expense Ratio
WCME has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WCME ranks 59 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 WCM Developing World Equity ETF (WCME) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| WCME | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.20 | 0.92 | +0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.67 | 1.41 | +0.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.64 | 1.41 | +0.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.12 | 6.61 | -0.49 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF provided a 0.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.12 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.69% | 0.68% | 0.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust WCM Developing World Equity 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 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.12 |
| 2024 | $0.07 | $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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust WCM Developing World Equity 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 WCM Developing World Equity ETF was 15.64%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF drawdown is 11.51%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.64% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -15.32% | Oct 8, 2024 | 125 | Apr 8, 2025 | 17 | May 2, 2025 | 142 |
| -6.78% | Oct 30, 2025 | 34 | Dec 17, 2025 | 11 | Jan 5, 2026 | 45 |
| -5.13% | Oct 7, 2025 | 4 | Oct 10, 2025 | 11 | Oct 27, 2025 | 15 |
| -2.22% | Jul 7, 2025 | 6 | Jul 14, 2025 | 7 | Jul 23, 2025 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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