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First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF
DALI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 31, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.91% | -5.10% | +3.45% | +8.41% | +14.69% | +19.46% |
| Flows | - | -$7M | -$20M | -$23M | -$60M | -$22M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF is built to track the Nasdaq DorseyWright DALI 1 TR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Other Strategies |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity, Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 14, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +21.23% | +19.69% | +19.58% | +19.70% |
Max drawdown | -11.74% | -12.60% | -23.17% | -26.34% |
Max drawdown duration | 91d | 103d | 251d | 1325d |
Time to recover | N/A | 47d | 127d | 682d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is DALI?
DALI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity and Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does DALI track?
DALI tracks the Nasdaq DorseyWright DALI 1 TR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does DALI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equities and Commodities. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Other.
What is the expense ratio of DALI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DALI is 0.9%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DALI launched?
DALI was launched on May 14, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DALI?
DALI is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of DALI?
As of August 31, 2026, DALI manages $101.80 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DALI performed recently?
As of August 31, 2026, DALI delivered a return of 4.91% over the past month (1M performance), -5.1% over the past three months (3M), and 3.45% year-to-date (YTD).
Does DALI pay dividends?
As of August 31, 2026, DALI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.08%.
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