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First Trust Alerian US NextGen Infrastructure ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.53% | -7.31% | +11.91% | +13.81% | +62.92% | +60.33% |
| Flows | -$13M | +$9M | +$23M | +$26M | +$30M | +$28M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Alerian US NextGen Infrastructure ETF is built to track the Alerian U.S. NextGen Infrastructure Total Return 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 | 100 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 13, 2008 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.47% | +14.31% | +15.55% | +16.97% |
Max drawdown | -8.21% | -8.21% | -18.87% | -21.77% |
Max drawdown duration | 83d | 83d | 218d | 612d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 86d | 272d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is RBLD?
RBLD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does RBLD track?
RBLD tracks the Alerian U.S. NextGen Infrastructure Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does RBLD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted US Equities. It is part of the segment: Infrastructure.
What is the expense ratio of RBLD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of RBLD is 0.65%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was RBLD launched?
RBLD was launched on October 13, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of RBLD?
RBLD is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of RBLD?
As of September 16, 2026, RBLD manages $41.62 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has RBLD performed recently?
As of September 16, 2026, RBLD delivered a return of -7.53% over the past month (1M performance), -7.31% over the past three months (3M), and 11.91% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for RBLD?
As of September 16, 2026, RBLD has seen net flows of -$13M in the past month (1M flow) and +$23M year-to-date (YTD).
Does RBLD pay dividends?
As of September 16, 2026, RBLD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.01%.
How many holdings are in RBLD
As of July 31, 2026, RBLD holds 100 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is RBLD?
As of July 31, 2026, RBLD holds 100 securities, with 17.14% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of RBLD?
As of July 31, 2026, RBLD holds a portfolio of 100 underlyings, with its largest positions including Snowflake, Inc., Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. and Nordson Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does RBLD invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, RBLD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does RBLD focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, RBLD is primarily exposed to Industrials, Utilities and Energy.
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