First Trust WCM International Equity ETF (WCMI) Performance
WCMI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +10.6% total return
- Since first price
- +33.0% since 2024
WCMI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | WCMI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.2% | −5.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −4.0% | −4.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +0.6% | +0.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.6% | +7.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +10.6% | +9.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 7, 2024 | +33.0% | +14.8% | — | — | — |
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: WCMI vs SPY
From Oct 7, 2024: WCMI grew to $13,304, SPY to $13,693.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
WCMI returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+30.3%), worst 2025 (+30.3%). 2026 is year to date.
WCMI annual returns table
| Year | WCMI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.6% | −12.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +30.3% | −12.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
WCMI largest drawdowns
Now 9.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | −12.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | 22 days | 43 days |
| Jan 27, 2026 | −12.5% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | 2 months | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
WCMI risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +20.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.13 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.08 |
| Best month | +9.7% |
| Worst month | −7.5% |
| Best 12 months | +30.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +13.8% |
| Positive months | 70% |
| 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.
WCMI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 13 | +9.2% | +24.6% | +30.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
WCMI performance overview
First Trust WCM International Equity ETF (WCMI) returned +10.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 7, 2024 it has returned +33.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −12.8%, from Mar 17, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 21 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 13.8% a year.
Related: WCMI chart, WCMI dividends. See the WCMI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
WCMI performance FAQ
What is the WCMI return over the past year?
WCMI returned +10.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 9.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in WCMI be worth?
$10,000 invested in WCMI at its first recorded close on October 7, 2024 would be worth about $13,304 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of WCMI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −12.8% between March 17, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on April 29, 2025, 21 days after the bottom.
How volatile is WCMI?
Over the past history WCMI had an annualized volatility of 13.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.13 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).