- ISIN
- US33740U8514
- CUSIP
- 33740U851
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Jun 14, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $43M
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Performance
XPND Performance Chart
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) is up 10.2% since the beginning of the year. XPND is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of XPND shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,963.
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Returns By Period
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) has returned 10.20% so far this year and 23.64% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF
- 1D
- -3.76%
- 1M
- 0.49%
- YTD
- 10.20%
- 6M
- 8.52%
- 1Y
- 23.64%
- 3Y*
- 25.30%
- 5Y*
- 14.44%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
XPND Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2021, XPND's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -12.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, XPND closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.17% | -2.65% | -4.50% | 13.73% | 9.98% | -3.12% | 10.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.04% | -2.94% | -8.06% | 2.07% | 8.57% | 7.69% | 0.54% | 0.71% | 6.41% | 4.20% | -4.13% | -0.37% | 18.82% |
| 2024 | 4.92% | 6.60% | 1.03% | -5.41% | 4.29% | 7.44% | -2.55% | 2.44% | 2.35% | 0.17% | 5.93% | -0.18% | 29.61% |
| 2023 | 8.44% | -1.36% | 6.85% | -1.56% | 8.87% | 6.24% | 3.92% | 0.13% | -6.15% | -1.66% | 11.89% | 4.50% | 46.13% |
| 2022 | -9.59% | -5.29% | 2.58% | -12.66% | 1.47% | -10.55% | 13.42% | -6.09% | -12.11% | 6.00% | 9.75% | -7.25% | -29.66% |
| 2021 | 4.11% | 2.83% | 2.26% | -6.86% | 7.98% | 2.37% | 2.08% | 15.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.52%, beta of 1.31, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 15, 2021.
- This ETF captured 129.52% of S&P 500 Index gains and 114.85% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- 0.52%
- Beta
- 1.31
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 129.52%
- Downside Capture
- 114.85%
Expense Ratio
XPND has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XPND ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) 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.
| XPND | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.79 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.32 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.37 | 2.46 | -1.09 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.94 | 10.92 | -6.97 |
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF provided a 0.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.10% | 0.08% | 0.12% | 0.18% | 0.34% | 0.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Expanded Technology 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 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.03 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.04 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 Expanded Technology 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 Expanded Technology ETF was 38.00%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 294 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Expanded Technology ETF drawdown is 6.05%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -38.00%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.37%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 18d | 4mo 5dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -17.38%Mar 2026 | 5mo 2d | 1mo 9d | 6mo 11dOct 2025 - May 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -12.65%Aug 2024 | 25d | 2mo 4d | 2mo 29dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -9.24%Oct 2021 | 1mo 4d | 29d | 2mo 3dAug 2021 - Nov 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| XPND | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.00% | -56.78% | +18.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.38% | -9.10% | -8.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.37% | -18.90% | -4.47% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.00% | -25.43% | -12.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.05% | -3.21% | -2.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.01% | -10.71% | +0.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.01% | 2.04% | +3.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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