First Trust Semi Deviation

FXD ETF  USD 66.48  0.04  0.06%   
Semi-deviation provides a good measure of downside risk for a equity or a portfolio. It is similar to standard deviation, but it only looks at periods where the returns are less than the target or average level. Below is First Trust's current Semi Deviation with peer comparisons and related risk metrics.

Current Semi Deviation Value

At 0, First Trust's Semi Deviation indicates low price variability. This places First Trust at the lower end of the volatility range for ETF.

Semi Deviation

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SQRT(SV)

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SQRT = Square root notation
SV =   First Trust semi variance of returns over selected period

Semi Deviation Peers Comparison

Semi Deviation Relative To Other Indicators

The chart below plots Semi Deviation against Maximum Drawdown for First Trust and its peers. Each point represents one equity — position along the horizontal axis shows Semi Deviation while the vertical axis shows Maximum Drawdown. Equities that cluster in different quadrants carry distinct risk-return profiles. Use the dropdowns to swap in other indicators for either axis.
Compare First Trust to Peers

Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources

First Trust's Semi Deviation currently stands at 0. Semi Deviation for First Trust is derived by applying a defined formula to historical price observations, producing a time-series of comparable readings. All inputs are based on exchange-reported closing prices, with adjustments for stock splits, dividends, and other corporate actions. Indicator accuracy depends on data continuity across the calculation period. Gaps in trading history may affect the output.

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