- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Mar 31, 2020
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
WCMI Performance Chart
First Trust WCM International Equity ETF (WCMI) is up 15.3% since the beginning of the year. WCMI is currently trading at $20 per share.
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Returns By Period
First Trust WCM International Equity ETF (WCMI) has returned 15.33% so far this year and 23.73% over the past 12 months.
First Trust WCM International Equity ETF
- 1D
- 1.14%
- 1M
- 2.39%
- YTD
- 15.33%
- 6M
- 14.86%
- 1Y
- 23.73%
- 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%
WCMI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 7, 2024, WCMI's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, WCMI closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.29% | 1.17% | -7.45% | 9.66% | 4.19% | 2.39% | 15.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.31% | 0.71% | 0.35% | 3.89% | 4.97% | 3.68% | -2.83% | 1.62% | 7.38% | -0.30% | -1.31% | 2.82% | 30.32% |
| 2024 | -2.22% | 0.53% | -3.46% | -5.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust WCM International Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 8.74%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 07, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (80.43%) than losses (13.84%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 8.74% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 8.74%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 80.43%
- Downside Capture
- 13.84%
Expense Ratio
WCMI has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WCMI ranks 42 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 International Equity ETF (WCMI) 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.
| WCMI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.48 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.30 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.91 | 2.30 | -0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.08 | 10.05 | -2.97 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust WCM International Equity ETF provided a 0.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.10 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.10 | $0.13 | $2.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.53% | 0.78% | 15.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust WCM International 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 | $0.05 | $0.05 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.13 |
| 2024 | $2.01 | $2.01 |
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 WCM International 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 International Equity ETF was 12.79%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 14 trading sessions.
The current First Trust WCM International Equity ETF drawdown is 1.47%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -12.79%Apr 2025 | 21d | 21d | 1mo 12dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.49%Mar 2026 | 2mo 1d | 15d | 2mo 16dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -8.03%Nov 2025 | 1mo 14d | 1mo 6d | 2mo 20dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -7.26%Jan 2025 | 2mo 24d | 15d | 3mo 9dOct 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.05%Jun 2026 | 5d | 5d | 10dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WCMI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.79% | -56.78% | +43.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.49% | -9.10% | -3.39% |
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 | -1.47% | -1.45% | -0.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.25% | -10.71% | +8.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.36% | 2.08% | +1.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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