First Trust Global Etf Performance

ETP Etf  CAD 18.51  -0.07  -0.38%   
The etf secures a Beta (Market Risk) of -0.0346, which attests to relatively modest fluctuations relative to the market. As returns on the market increase, returns on First Trust tend to move in the opposite direction, though by a smaller magnitude. During a bear market, however, First Trust is likely to outperform the market.
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On a recent 90-day basis, First Trust Global sits below 10% of comparable global equities and portfolios in risk-adjusted performance. Market capitalization should still be reviewed beside liquidity, leverage, and earnings quality. In spite of very healthy basic indicators, First Trust is not utilizing all of its potential. The recent price disarray may contribute to short-term losses for investors. Learn More
  

Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you had invested C$ 1,812 in First Trust Global on December 21, 2025 and sold it today you would have earned a total of C$ 39.00 from holding First Trust Global or generated 2.15% return on investment over 90 days. First Trust Global is generating a 0.0353% daily return assuming 0.2678% volatility of returns over the 90 days investment horizon. Simply put, 2% of all etfs have less volatile historical return distribution than First Trust, and 99% of all equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns than the ETF over the next 90 trading days.
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This benchmark view frames the instrument through return capture and volatility trade-offs. It works best as a comparative read on return quality, drawdown exposure, and volatility burden. Assuming the 90-day trading horizon First Trust is expected to generate 0.32 times more return on investment than the market. However, the ETF is 3.08 times less risky than the market. It trades about 0.13 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.11 per unit of risk.

Historical Prices of First Trust Global

Below is the normalized historical share price chart for First Trust Global extending back to July 30, 2014. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of First Trust stands at 18.51, as last reported on the 21st of March, with the highest price reaching 18.51 and the lowest price hitting 18.51 during the day.
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Target Price Odds to finish over Current Price

Historical analysis shows that First Etf price tends to gravitate toward a long-run average, consistent with the well-known mean reversion effect. While this is useful for forecasting, some ETFs are persistently mispriced, often reflecting additional risk factors that justify the observed spread.
Current PriceHorizonTarget PriceOdds moving above the current price in 90 days
18.51 90 days 18.51
about 36.94
Based on our quantitative model, the chance of First Trust moving above the current price in 90 days from now is about 36.94 (This distribution for First Trust Global illustrates how likely First Etf is to reach various price levels over 90 days).
Assuming the 90-day trading horizon First Trust Global has a beta of -0.0346 suggesting that as returns on the benchmark increase, returns on First Trust tend to move in the opposite direction, though by a smaller magnitude. During a bear market, however, First Trust Global is likely to outperform the market. Additionally, First Trust Global has an alpha of 0.0142, implying that it can generate a 0.0142 percent excess return over Dow Jones Industrial after adjusting for the inherent market risk (beta).
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Predictive Modules for First Trust

Investors analyzing First Trust Global can draw on many different ETF market forecasting techniques. While no approach eliminates uncertainty, comparing the outputs of diverse models calibrates expectations and make more informed decisions in the face of market unpredictability.
The mean reversion framework for First Trust is built on the premise that markets are not perfectly efficient and that prices periodically overshoot their intrinsic value in both directions.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
16.6619.1619.43
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
18.3118.5818.85
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Naive
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LowNextHigh
18.2018.4718.74
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Band Projection (param)
LowerMiddle BandUpper
18.3618.5818.81
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Investors analyzing First Trust Global should position it within its competitive landscape. Superior peer-relative performance is one of the strongest justifications for a valuation premium.

Primary Risk Indicators

Investors in the etf market have faced considerable volatility over the past two decades. First Trust has reflected this environment with periods of sharp price declines and strong recoveries. Tracking First Trust's fundamental risk indicators and adjusting hedges accordingly can help protect portfolios that include First Trust Global.
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Alpha over Dow Jones
0.01
β
Beta against Dow Jones-0.0346
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Overall volatility
0.18
Ir
Information ratio 0.42

Investor Alerts and Insights

Alerts for First Trust are designed to surface the most relevant ETF developments for investors. First Trust Global notifications flag significant changes in market conditions, fundamentals, and technical signals that may require action.
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The fund retains about 48.82% of its assets under management (AUM) in fixed income securities

First Trust Fundamentals Growth

The financial health of First Trust is the primary driver of First Etf market performance. Investors evaluate revenue trends, earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels to form their outlook on First Etf.

Performance Metrics & Calculation Methodology

First Trust performance is typically evaluated relative to its benchmark and tracking difference over time. Consistency across periods improves confidence in structural behavior.

Reported values for First Trust Global are derived from fund disclosures and market reference feeds and then standardized by Macroaxis analytics. Refresh times depend on source availability. Return and risk statistics are calculated from historical price series.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Raphi Shpitalnik - Junior Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board
Last reviewed on March 10th, 2026