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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 October 29, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.59% | +4.95% | +33.59% | +36.29% | +57.00% | +80.32% |
| Flows | +$80M | +$237M | +$942M | +$862M | +$153M | +$1.08B |
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
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.18% | +15.58% | +13.56% | +15.02% |
Max drawdown | -3.96% | -12.01% | -12.01% | -20.71% |
Max drawdown duration | 49d | 98d | 98d | 1324d |
Time to recover | N/A | 57d | 57d | 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 October 29, 2026, FTGC manages $3.37 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FTGC performed recently?
As of October 29, 2026, FTGC delivered a return of -0.59% over the past month (1M performance), 4.95% over the past three months (3M), and 33.59% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FTGC?
As of October 29, 2026, FTGC has seen net flows of +$80M in the past month (1M flow) and +$942M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FTGC pay dividends?
As of October 29, 2026, FTGC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 14.45%.
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