First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) Performance
FAN total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +9.4% total return
- 5 years
- +1.3% a year
- 10 years
- +7.4% a year
- Since first price
- −0.2% a year since 2008
FAN trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FAN total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −7.0% | −7.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −10.6% | −10.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −16.4% | −16.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.1% | +5.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +9.4% | +8.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +68.0%+18.9%/yr | +61.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +6.5%+1.3%/yr | −0.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +105.1%+7.4%/yr | +64.1% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +238.6%+8.5%/yr | +149.2% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 18, 2008 | −2.7%−0.2%/yr | −31.2% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: FAN vs SPY
From Jun 18, 2008: FAN grew to $9,728, SPY to $79,283.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FAN returns by calendar year
8 of 17 full years positive. Best 2013 (+65.0%), worst 2010 (−31.2%). 2026 is year to date.
FAN annual returns table
| Year | FAN | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.1% | −20.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +40.4% | −14.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −9.0% | −17.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −3.2% | −27.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −13.1% | −28.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −11.6% | −23.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +61.2% | −34.7% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +31.2% | −8.4% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −11.4% | −19.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +16.3% | −8.4% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +9.4% | −14.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +14.3% | −16.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −8.3% | −24.9% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +65.0% | −8.5% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −10.9% | −35.1% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −22.3% | −37.3% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | −31.2% | −41.0% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +22.6% | −35.6% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
FAN largest drawdowns
Now 20.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2008 | −81.4% | Jul 24, 2012 | Jan 5, 2021 | 4.1 years | 12.6 years |
| Jan 7, 2021 | −46.3% | Oct 20, 2023 | Feb 25, 2026 | 2.8 years | 5.1 years |
| May 6, 2026 | −20.2% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 6 months | 6 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
FAN risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.6% | +3.1% | +7.9% | +0.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.5% | 21.3% | 20.2% | 24.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.68 | 0.08 | 0.36 | 0.10 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.22 | 0.12 | 0.56 | 0.14 |
| Best month | +14.0% | +14.0% | +15.4% | +21.9% |
| Worst month | −8.1% | −14.9% | −15.2% | −37.0% |
| Best 12 months | +74.5% | +74.5% | +88.5% | +88.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −9.0% | −27.5% | −27.5% | −47.8% |
| Positive months | 50% | 48% | 55% | 54% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.75 | 0.85 | 0.84 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.45 | 0.62 | 0.64 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
FAN rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 209 | −47.8% | +3.4% | +88.5% | 56% |
| 3-year (a year) | 185 | −27.9% | +7.8% | +28.5% | 74% |
| 5-year (a year) | 161 | −20.9% | +5.9% | +21.1% | 88% |
| 10-year (a year) | 101 | −6.0% | +7.8% | +14.8% | 96% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2008. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FAN performance overview
First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) returned +9.4% over the past year and +7.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2008 it has returned −0.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $9,728. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −81.4%, from Jun 18, 2008 to Jul 24, 2012, and it took 8.5 years to get back to the old high. FAN finished 8 of its 17 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+65.0%) and the worst 2010 (−31.2%). Volatility has been 24.6% a year.
Related: FAN chart, FAN holdings, FAN dividends. See the FAN overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FAN performance FAQ
What is the FAN return over the past year?
FAN returned +9.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.5%.
What is the average annual return of FAN?
FAN has returned +1.3% a year over 5 years, +7.4% a year over 10 years, −0.2% a year since June 18, 2008 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in FAN be worth?
$10,000 invested in FAN at its first recorded close on June 18, 2008 would be worth about $9,728 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for FAN?
The worst calendar year was 2010, with a total return of −31.2%. The best was 2013 at +65.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of FAN?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −81.4% between June 18, 2008 and July 24, 2012. It recovered to the old high on January 5, 2021, 8.5 years after the bottom.
How volatile is FAN?
Over the past 3 years FAN had an annualized volatility of 20.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.68 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).