First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG) Performance
FTAG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +8.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +10.3% total return
- 5 years
- +0.8% a year
- 10 years
- +4.8% a year
- Since first price
- −8.1% a year since 2010
FTAG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FTAG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.6% | −5.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.3% | −3.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −4.2% | −5.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +8.9% | +7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +10.3% | +9.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +23.0%+7.2%/yr | +16.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +4.2%+0.8%/yr | −6.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +60.0%+4.8%/yr | +30.7% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −62.2%−6.3%/yr | −71.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 12, 2010 | −75.4%−8.1%/yr | −81.4% | — | — | — |
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: FTAG vs SPY
From Mar 12, 2010: FTAG grew to $2,459, SPY to $88,416.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FTAG returns by calendar year
6 of 15 full years positive. Best 2017 (+24.9%), worst 2015 (−57.4%). 2026 is year to date.
FTAG annual returns table
| Year | FTAG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +8.9% | −10.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +14.8% | −14.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −6.7% | −11.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −7.3% | −20.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −4.5% | −24.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +17.3% | −10.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +13.9% | −40.7% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +9.1% | −11.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −19.4% | −27.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +24.9% | −3.4% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +10.0% | −11.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −57.4% | −62.6% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −17.5% | −32.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −15.0% | −34.9% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −16.9% | −39.9% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −48.1% | −50.7% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
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.
FTAG largest drawdowns
Now 78.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2011 | −90.9% | Mar 18, 2020 | not yet | 9.2 years | 15.8 years so far |
| Apr 15, 2010 | −29.2% | Jul 1, 2010 | Nov 4, 2010 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Nov 8, 2010 | −11.0% | Nov 30, 2010 | Dec 29, 2010 | 22 days | 51 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
FTAG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +5.5% | +1.8% | +5.1% | −8.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.5% | 17.7% | 18.8% | 23.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.14 | -0.01 | 0.24 | -0.30 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.21 | -0.02 | 0.34 | -0.37 |
| Best month | +7.4% | +9.7% | +19.2% | +19.2% |
| Worst month | −6.9% | −15.6% | −18.7% | −22.5% |
| Best 12 months | +27.4% | +27.4% | +90.9% | +90.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −6.7% | −20.1% | −27.8% | −63.2% |
| Positive months | 67% | 60% | 60% | 52% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.34 | 0.69 | 0.89 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.31 | 0.62 | 0.73 | — |
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.
FTAG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 188 | −63.2% | −5.3% | +90.9% | 44% |
| 3-year (a year) | 164 | −36.3% | −4.4% | +23.9% | 38% |
| 5-year (a year) | 140 | −34.5% | +1.0% | +10.9% | 51% |
| 10-year (a year) | 80 | −19.2% | −6.9% | +6.7% | 19% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FTAG performance overview
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG) returned +10.3% over the past year and +4.8% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned −8.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $2,459. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −90.9%, from Jan 3, 2011 to Mar 18, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. FTAG finished 6 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2017 (+24.9%) and the worst 2015 (−57.4%). Volatility has been 23.7% a year.
Related: FTAG chart, FTAG holdings, FTAG dividends. See the FTAG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FTAG performance FAQ
What is the FTAG return over the past year?
FTAG returned +10.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 9.0%.
What is the average annual return of FTAG?
FTAG has returned +0.8% a year over 5 years, +4.8% a year over 10 years, −8.1% a year since March 12, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in FTAG be worth?
$10,000 invested in FTAG at its first recorded close on March 12, 2010 would be worth about $2,459 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for FTAG?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −57.4%. The best was 2017 at +24.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of FTAG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −90.9% between January 3, 2011 and March 18, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 78.9% below its peak.
How volatile is FTAG?
Over the past 3 years FTAG had an annualized volatility of 13.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.14 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).