First Trust Global Tactical Commodity… (FTGC) Performance
FTGC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +36.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +38.1% total return
- 5 years
- +13.3% a year
- 10 years
- +9.0% a year
- Since first price
- +3.8% a year since 2013
FTGC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FTGC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.0% | −1.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +4.8% | +4.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.2% | +6.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +36.4% | +33.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +38.1% | +16.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +62.8%+17.6%/yr | +29.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +86.5%+13.3%/yr | +22.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +137.6%+9.0%/yr | +51.1% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 23, 2013 | +62.5%+3.8%/yr | +3.3% | — | — | — |
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: FTGC vs SPY
From Oct 23, 2013: FTGC grew to $16,249, SPY to $54,159.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FTGC returns by calendar year
8 of 12 full years positive. Best 2021 (+27.9%), worst 2015 (−22.7%). 2026 is year to date.
FTGC annual returns table
| Year | FTGC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +36.4% | −12.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +14.6% | −10.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +10.0% | −9.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −5.4% | −10.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +17.4% | −20.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +27.9% | −9.3% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +2.2% | −27.7% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +6.4% | −7.6% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −12.8% | −17.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +2.7% | −9.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +0.5% | −8.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −22.7% | −25.4% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −12.5% | −24.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
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.
FTGC largest drawdowns
Now 1.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2014 | −59.5% | Mar 23, 2020 | Oct 23, 2025 | 5.9 years | 11.5 years |
| May 12, 2026 | −12.3% | Jun 24, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | 43 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
FTGC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.1% | +14.2% | +8.9% | +3.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.4% | 14.3% | 13.6% | 13.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.92 | 0.75 | 0.53 | 0.22 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.97 | 1.33 | 0.84 | 0.32 |
| Best month | +14.1% | +14.1% | +14.1% | +14.1% |
| Worst month | −6.4% | −8.3% | −14.4% | −14.4% |
| Best 12 months | +46.2% | +46.2% | +56.3% | +56.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.0% | −16.7% | −23.1% | −29.5% |
| Positive months | 61% | 63% | 57% | 52% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | -0.17 | 0.15 | 0.33 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | -0.16 | 0.17 | 0.37 | — |
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.
FTGC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 145 | −29.5% | +0.9% | +56.3% | 53% |
| 3-year (a year) | 121 | −16.6% | +3.2% | +25.2% | 55% |
| 5-year (a year) | 97 | −11.3% | +7.2% | +17.8% | 72% |
| 10-year (a year) | 37 | −1.5% | +2.6% | +9.0% | 73% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2013. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FTGC performance overview
First Trust Global Tactical Commodity… (FTGC) returned +38.1% over the past year and +9.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2013 it has returned +3.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,249. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −59.5%, from Apr 24, 2014 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 5.6 years to get back to the old high. FTGC finished 8 of its 12 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+27.9%) and the worst 2015 (−22.7%). Volatility has been 13.6% a year.
Related: FTGC chart, FTGC dividends. See the FTGC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FTGC performance FAQ
What is the FTGC return over the past year?
FTGC returned +38.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 16.1%.
What is the average annual return of FTGC?
FTGC has returned +13.3% a year over 5 years, +9.0% a year over 10 years, +3.8% a year since October 23, 2013 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in FTGC be worth?
$10,000 invested in FTGC at its first recorded close on October 23, 2013 would be worth about $16,249 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for FTGC?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −22.7%. The best was 2021 at +27.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of FTGC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −59.5% between April 24, 2014 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on October 23, 2025, 5.6 years after the bottom.
How volatile is FTGC?
Over the past 3 years FTGC had an annualized volatility of 13.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.92 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).