WCMI Performance — First Trust WCM International Equity ETF
Data updated: 2026-08-21
WCMI returned +14.49% year to date and +23.16% over one year to Jun 2026. Over one year the fund beat its International Mid-Cap Growth category average: $100 grew to $123, against $115 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 15.95% a year. In the 12 months to Jun 2026 the fund took in a net $1.2B, and assets reached $1.64B.
WCMI Growth of $100
What $100 invested in First Trust WCM International Equity ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the International Mid-Cap Growth category average over the same months.
| Period | WCMI | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026) | $123 | $115 |
| Since data start (Oct 2024 – Jun 2026) | $140 | $125 |
WCMI Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jun 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +14.49% |
| 1 year | +23.16% |
WCMI Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of First Trust WCM International Equity ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | +14.49% |
| 2025 | +30.52% |
| 2024 (Oct–Dec) | −6.33% |
WCMI Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.4% | +1.2% | −7.5% | +9.7% | +4.5% | +1.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +6.1% | +1.4% | −0.3% | +3.9% | +5.2% | +3.4% | −2.8% | +1.9% | +7.1% | +0.1% | −1.4% | +2.9% |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | −4.1% | +0.6% | −2.9% |
WCMI Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jul 2025 – Jun 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 15.95%
- Best month: +9.68% (Apr 2026)
- Worst month: −7.51% (Mar 2026)
WCMI Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of First Trust WCM International Equity ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $1.2B
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $1.4B
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 5.31×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $190.7M | $28.8M | $161.9M |
| May 2026 | $95.9M | $7.6M | $88.3M |
| Apr 2026 | $148.9M | $0 | $148.9M |
| Mar 2026 | $110.2M | $0 | $110.2M |
| Feb 2026 | $135.7M | $35.4M | $100.3M |
| Jan 2026 | $85.0M | $0 | $85.0M |
| Dec 2025 | $38.4M | $0 | $38.4M |
| Nov 2025 | $64.6M | $14.9M | $49.7M |
| Oct 2025 | $133.7M | $19.8M | $113.9M |
| Sep 2025 | $257.7M | $149.7M | $108.0M |
| Aug 2025 | $65.5M | $11.0M | $54.5M |
| Jul 2025 | $92.1M | $0 | $92.1M |
WCMI Assets Under Management
Net assets of First Trust WCM International Equity ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $1.64B |
| 2026-03-31 | $1.06B |
| 2025-12-31 | $792.69M |
| 2025-09-30 | $581.53M |
| 2025-06-30 | $295.24M |
| 2025-03-31 | $119.61M |
| 2024-12-31 | $54.40M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.