First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II (FTHF) Performance
FTHF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +38.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +51.2% total return
- Since first price
- +147.9% since 2023
FTHF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FTHF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −9.1% | −9.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.4% | −0.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.7% | +7.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +38.2% | +36.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +51.2% | +45.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 31, 2023 | +147.9% | +125.5% | — | — | — |
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: FTHF vs SPY
From Oct 31, 2023: FTHF grew to $24,795, SPY to $18,843.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FTHF returns by calendar year
1 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+65.3%), worst 2024 (−8.1%). 2026 is year to date.
FTHF annual returns table
| Year | FTHF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +38.2% | −21.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +65.3% | −13.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −8.1% | −13.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
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.
FTHF largest drawdowns
Now 13.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | −21.0% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 37 days | 4 months so far |
| Jul 16, 2024 | −17.4% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | 9 months | 10 months |
| Feb 26, 2026 | −16.3% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 32 days | 50 days |
| Jul 18, 2025 | −13.5% | Aug 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | 14 days | 3 months |
| Jun 2, 2026 | −11.7% | Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | 3 days | 16 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
FTHF risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +40.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.43 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.89 |
| Best month | +15.7% |
| Worst month | −11.8% |
| Best 12 months | +109.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −8.1% |
| Positive months | 66% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
FTHF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 25 | −8.1% | +43.2% | +109.8% | 88% |
| 3-year (a year) | 1 | +35.3% | +35.3% | +35.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FTHF performance overview
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II (FTHF) returned +51.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 31, 2023 it has returned +147.9%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −21.0%, from Jun 22, 2026 to Jul 29, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 22.8% a year.
Related: FTHF chart, FTHF holdings, FTHF dividends. See the FTHF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FTHF performance FAQ
What is the FTHF return over the past year?
FTHF returned +51.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 45.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in FTHF be worth?
$10,000 invested in FTHF at its first recorded close on October 31, 2023 would be worth about $24,795 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for FTHF?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of −8.1%. The best was 2025 at +65.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of FTHF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −21.0% between June 22, 2026 and July 29, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 13.5% below its peak.
How volatile is FTHF?
Over the past history FTHF had an annualized volatility of 22.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.43 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).