FYBR vs. FTXL

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (FYBR) and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL).

FTXL is a passively managed fund by First Trust that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq U.S. Smart Semiconductor Index. It was launched on Sep 20, 2016.

Performance

FYBR vs. FTXL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (FYBR) and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

FYBR vs. FTXL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
FYBR Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.	1.10%	9.71%	36.94%	-0.55%	-13.60%	9.42%
FTXL First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF	17.52%	48.94%	7.59%	54.41%	-33.88%	32.74%

Returns By Period

FYBR

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

FTXL

• 1D: 3.21%
• 1M: -2.91%
• YTD: 17.52%
• 6M: 32.85%
• 1Y: 101.16%
• 3Y*: 33.55%
• 5Y*: 18.43%
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

FYBR vs. FTXL — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

FTXL

FTXL Risk / Return Rank: 95
FTXL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
FTXL Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
FTXL Omega Ratio Rank: 92
FTXL Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
FTXL Martin Ratio Rank: 97

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

FYBR vs. FTXL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (FYBR) and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	FYBR	FTXL	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.43	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.52	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.72	—

Correlation

The correlation between FYBR and FTXL is 0.34, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

FYBR vs. FTXL - Dividend Comparison

FYBR has not paid dividends to shareholders, while FTXL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.23%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
FYBR Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
FTXL First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF	0.23%	0.28%	0.54%	0.60%	0.89%	0.25%	0.48%	0.92%	0.71%	0.47%	0.12%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	FYBR	FTXL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-43.87%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-18.57%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-43.87%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-6.58%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-10.72%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.79%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	FYBR	FTXL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	13.48%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	28.09%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	41.94%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	35.39%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	33.99%	—