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First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF
RND performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.45% | +6.08% | +6.68% | +12.24% | ||
| Flows | -$8K | +$5M | +$5M | +$6M | - | - |
Characteristics
The First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF is built to track the Bloomberg R&D Leaders Select 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 | 49 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 1, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 49
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.46% | +16.96% | ||
Max drawdown | -5.32% | -15.59% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 16d | 188d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 3d | 37d | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 12, 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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What type of ETF is RND?
RND is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does RND track?
RND tracks the Bloomberg R&D Leaders Select GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does RND invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of RND?
The total expense ratio (TER) of RND is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was RND launched?
RND was launched on May 1, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of RND?
RND is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of RND?
As of September 10, 2026, RND manages $9.73 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has RND performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, RND delivered a return of -3.45% over the past month (1M performance), 6.08% over the past three months (3M), and 6.68% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for RND?
As of September 10, 2026, RND has seen net flows of -$8K in the past month (1M flow) and +$5M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in RND
As of July 31, 2026, RND holds 49 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is RND?
As of July 31, 2026, RND holds 49 securities, with 77.14% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of RND?
As of July 31, 2026, RND holds a portfolio of 49 underlyings, with its largest positions including Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com, Inc. and NVIDIA Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does RND invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, RND has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does RND focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, RND is primarily exposed to Technology, Healthcare and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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