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First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund ETF
FTGC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 3, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.03% | -3.58% | +26.13% | +38.62% | +47.14% | +81.32% |
| Flows | +$102M | +$343M | +$720M | +$387M | -$73M | +$1.12B |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 23, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.56% | +15.83% | +13.57% | +15.26% |
Max drawdown | -12.01% | -12.01% | -12.01% | -20.71% |
Max drawdown duration | 82d | 82d | 82d | 1324d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 876d |
What type of ETF is FTGC?
FTGC is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does FTGC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to multiple commodities. It is part of the segment: Multi-Commodity.
What is the expense ratio of FTGC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FTGC is 0.98%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FTGC launched?
FTGC was launched on October 23, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FTGC?
FTGC is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FTGC?
As of August 3, 2026, FTGC manages $2.99 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTGC performed recently?
As of August 3, 2026, FTGC delivered a return of 6.03% over the past month (1M performance), -3.58% over the past three months (3M), and 26.13% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTGC?
As of August 3, 2026, FTGC has seen net flows of +$102M in the past month (1M flow) and +$720M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTGC pay dividends?
As of August 3, 2026, FTGC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 15.36%.
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