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First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF
RCTR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.02% | -5.17% | -3.40% | -13.75% | ||
| Flows | +$2M | +$5M | +$17M | +$26M | - | - |
Characteristics
The First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF is built to track the Bloomberg Nuclear Power 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 | 43 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 30, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 43
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +22.50% | +24.45% | ||
Max drawdown | -10.39% | -19.27% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 36d | 162d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of October 18, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
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 RCTR?
RCTR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does RCTR track?
RCTR tracks the Bloomberg Nuclear Power GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does RCTR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Equities. It is part of the segment: Alternative Energy.
What is the expense ratio of RCTR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of RCTR is 0.7%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was RCTR launched?
RCTR was launched on July 30, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of RCTR?
RCTR is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of RCTR?
As of October 15, 2026, RCTR manages $29.61 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has RCTR performed recently?
As of October 15, 2026, RCTR delivered a return of -4.02% over the past month (1M performance), -5.17% over the past three months (3M), and -3.4% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for RCTR?
As of October 15, 2026, RCTR has seen net flows of +$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$17M year-to-date (YTD).
Does RCTR pay dividends?
As of October 15, 2026, RCTR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.86%.
How many holdings are in RCTR
As of August 31, 2026, RCTR holds 43 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is RCTR?
As of August 31, 2026, RCTR holds 43 securities, with 65.07% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of RCTR?
As of August 31, 2026, RCTR holds a portfolio of 43 underlyings, with its largest positions including Hitachi Ltd., Constellation Energy Corp. and BHP Group Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does RCTR invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, RCTR has its largest geographic exposures in USA, Japan and Canada.
What sectors or themes does RCTR focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, RCTR is primarily exposed to Utilities, Industrials and Energy.
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