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First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF
IFV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -8.81% | -5.42% | +3.47% | +12.54% | +46.68% | +20.12% |
| Flows | -$5M | +$6M | +$38M | +$61M | -$73M | -$47M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF is built to track the Dorsey Wright International Focus Five GTR 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 | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 355 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 22, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 355
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +23.24% | +18.19% | +15.69% | +17.35% |
Max drawdown | -9.92% | -12.94% | -14.54% | -33.37% |
Max drawdown duration | 64d | 69d | 217d | 1355d |
Time to recover | N/A | 47d | 24d | 943d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 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 IFV?
IFV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does IFV track?
IFV tracks the Dorsey Wright International Focus Five GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does IFV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Global ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of IFV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IFV is 1.14%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IFV launched?
IFV was launched on July 22, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IFV?
IFV is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of IFV?
As of July 16, 2026, IFV manages $227.46 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IFV performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, IFV delivered a return of -8.81% over the past month (1M performance), -5.42% over the past three months (3M), and 3.47% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IFV?
As of July 16, 2026, IFV has seen net flows of -$5M in the past month (1M flow) and +$38M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IFV pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, IFV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.88%.
How many holdings are in IFV
As of May 31, 2026, IFV holds 355 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IFV?
As of May 31, 2026, IFV holds 355 securities, with 17.37% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IFV?
As of May 31, 2026, IFV holds a portfolio of 355 underlyings, with its largest positions including Aurubis AG, Yangtze Optical Fibre & Cable Joint Stock Ltd. Co. and Hochtief AG. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IFV invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, IFV has its largest geographic exposures in Germany, China and Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does IFV focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, IFV is primarily exposed to Industrials, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
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