- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Apr 21, 2026
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WCMG Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
First Trust WCM Global Equity ETF
- 1D
- 0.97%
- 1M
- 2.51%
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.79%
- 1M
- -1.06%
- YTD
- 9.55%
- 6M
- 8.75%
- 1Y
- 20.86%
- 3Y*
- 19.00%
- 5Y*
- 11.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.56%
WCMG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 22, 2026, WCMG's average daily return is +0.19%, while the average monthly return is +2.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.
Historically, 100% of months were positive and 0% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2026 at 0.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 0 months.
On a daily basis, WCMG closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 11, 2026 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -2.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.20% | 6.18% | 2.51% | 9.07% |
Expense Ratio
WCMG has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust WCM Global Equity ETF (WCMG) 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.
| WCMG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.30 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.30 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 10.05 | — |
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 WCM Global 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 Global Equity ETF was 5.01%, occurring on Jun 10, 2026. Recovery took 3 trading sessions.
The current First Trust WCM Global Equity ETF drawdown is 0.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -5.01%Jun 2026 | 8d | 5d | 13dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.75%Jun 2026 | 6d | — | 13d 5hJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.44%May 2026 | 5d | 14d | 19dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.41%Apr 2026 | 6d | 2d | 8dApr 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.52%May 2026 | 0s | 1d | 1dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WCMG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.01% | -56.78% | +51.77% |
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 | -0.28% | -1.45% | +1.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.26% | -10.71% | +9.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.08% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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