IFV
+1.83 · +7.59%
$25.92 · NASDAQ

First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (IFV) ETF Analysis | Foreign Large Blend

First Trust · United States
AUM:$260.4M
#– of – in Foreign Large Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 43.4% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 1.03% — above average for this category.

What is IFV?

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the ETFs that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide targeted exposure to the five First Trust country/region-based ETFs that the index provider believes offer the greatest potential to outperform the other ETFs in the selection universe.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
IFV delivered 43.4% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 1.03% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 99.9% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$260.4M
Expense Ratio1.03%
Dividend Yield1.82%
Holdings5
Inception DateJul 2014
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.99
CategoryForeign Large Blend
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-5.2%
1Y
+10.7%
3Y
+52.4%
5Y
+24.0%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in IFV 5 years ago, it would have grown to £12,403 — a gain of £2,403.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

IFV delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearIFV
2026 YTD+4.5%
2025+32.3%
2024+1.0%
2023+22.6%
2022-25.7%
CAGR 4yr+5.0%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +6.9%Worst year: -25.7% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
17.0%
Low
Momentum
+5.1%
30-day change
Support Level
25.52
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.