First Trust Low Etf Performance

LDSF Etf  USD 18.97  -0.01  -0.05%   
The etf maintains a market beta of 0.0496, which implies relatively modest fluctuations relative to the market. Returns on First Trust tend to trail the broader market in strong rallies but hold up better when sentiment turns negative.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Over the last 90 days, First Trust Low generated negative risk-adjusted returns and added little value for investors with long positions. The result matters because weak risk-adjusted return can persist even when isolated price moves briefly look constructive. Despite nearly stable basic indicators, First Trust is not utilizing all of its potential. The newest price disturbance may contribute to mid-run losses for stockholders. Learn More

Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you had invested $ 1,896 in First Trust Low on December 14, 2025 and sold it today you would have earned a total of $ 1.00 from holding First Trust Low or generated 0.05% return on investment over 90 days. First Trust Low is currently generating a 9.0E-4% daily expected return and carries 0.1085% risk (volatility on return distribution) over a 90-day horizon. In different words, 0% of etfs are less volatile than First, and 99% of all traded equity instruments are projected to make higher returns than the ETF over the 90 days investment horizon.
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This market-relative note looks at return potential and the amount of risk required to get it. It highlights whether the current reward profile compensates for the level of uncertainty assumed. Given the investment horizon of 90 days First Trust is expected to generate 0.14 times more return on investment than the market. However, the ETF is 7.3 times less risky than the market. It trades about 0.01 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.08 per unit of risk.

Historical Prices of First Trust Low

Below is the normalized historical share price chart for First Trust Low extending back to January 07, 2019. 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 18.97, as last reported on the 14th of March 2026, with the highest price reaching 19.01 and the lowest price hitting 18.96 during the day.
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Target Price Odds to finish over Current Price

For First Etf, the observed tendency of price to return to a central value is a key input to forecasting models. This mean reversion pattern, however, does not apply uniformly — some ETFs remain mispriced for extended periods, suggesting that embedded risk premiums affect the speed of correction.
Current PriceHorizonTarget PriceOdds moving above the current price in 90 days
18.97 90 days 18.97
about 89.75
According to a normal distribution model, the odds of First Trust moving above the current price in 90 days from now are about 89.75 (The density curve for First Trust Low shows where First Etf price is most likely to settle within 90 days).
Given the investment horizon of 90 days First Trust has a beta of 0.0496. This indicates as returns on the market go up, First Trust's average returns are expected to increase less than the benchmark. However, during a bear market, the loss from holding First Trust Low is expected to be smaller as well. Additionally, First Trust Low has a negative alpha, implying that the risk taken by holding this instrument is not justified. The ETF is significantly underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial.
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Predictive Modules for First Trust

A wide range of forecasting techniques can be applied to First Trust Low and the broader ETF market. While market prediction remains inherently uncertain, combining multiple approaches and evaluating their results is one of the most effective ways to improve the quality of investment decisions.
Mean reversion in First Trust is more reliable over longer time horizons. Short-term deviations can persist and even widen before correcting, making position sizing and risk management critical.
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LowEstimatedHigh
18.8618.9719.08
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
18.8919.0019.11
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LowNextHigh
18.7918.8919.00
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Band Projection (param)
LowerMiddle BandUpper
19.0119.1119.21
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Effective investment decisions about First Trust require competitive context. Benchmarking First Trust's against peers on earnings quality, growth consistency, and balance sheet strength can materially change the investment conclusion.

Primary Risk Indicators

The etf market's recent history has been defined by volatility, with multiple large corrections and rallies in the last 10-20 years. First Trust has participated in these swings. Investors holding First Trust Low can protect their portfolios by monitoring First Trust's risk indicators and implementing appropriate hedging strategies.
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Alpha over Dow Jones
-0.0037
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Beta against Dow Jones0.05
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Overall volatility
0.07
Ir
Information ratio 0.36

Investor Alerts and Insights

Investors in First Trust benefit from automated alerts that flag material ETF changes as they occur. First Trust Low notifications cover technical signals, fundamental shifts, and notable headlines that may impact investment timing.
The fund maintains about 5.87% of its assets in bonds

First Trust Fundamentals Growth

The market prices First Etf according to First Trust's ability to generate revenue growth, maintain healthy margins, and manage debt effectively. These fundamental drivers have a direct and measurable impact on First Etf performance.
Total Asset201.88 M

Performance Metrics & Calculation Methodology

First Trust performance is typically evaluated relative to its benchmark and tracking difference over time. Liquidity conditions can influence realized performance through spreads and execution cost.

The analytics block for First Trust Low relies on fund disclosures and market reference feeds, with quality checks and normalization applied before rendering. Timing can vary by data vendor. Return and risk statistics are calculated from historical price series.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Rifka Kats - Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board