First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund (FTGC)
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FTGC: Strong Commodity Fund, Weak Entry Point
FTGC has delivered strong 2026 performance, with NAV up 26.99% through July and 38.09% over the past 12 months. The fund offers diversified commodity exposure, with agriculture and energy each accounting for roughly 31% of futures notional exposure. FTGC has outperformed the Bloomberg Commodity Index over the past year and three years while also showing slightly lower volatility.
First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 69,591 | $1.58M | $2.01M | $437,429.87 | 27.75% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 648,635 | $17.55M | $18.75M | $1.21M | 6.88% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 112,058 | $2.99M | $3.31M | $326,342.13 | 10.92% |
| MWH Michael W. Hazelwood ARVEST INVESTMENTS Inc. | 280,795 | $7.25M | $8.13M | $872,179.16 | 12.02% |
| BR Bill Reuther SILVER OAK SECURITIES Inc.ORPORATED | 52,329 | $1.46M | $1.51M | $54,485.71 | 3.74% |
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First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund Profile
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Overview
This actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through a focus on investing in a variety of Commodities Instruments. By leveraging a comprehensive strategy that includes commodity futures contracts, exchange-traded commodity-linked instruments, and commodity-linked total return swaps, the fund seeks to tap into the diverse potential of the commodities markets. To facilitate these investments, the fund operates through a wholly-owned subsidiary established in the Cayman Islands, ensuring a structured and potentially tax-efficient approach to commodities investment.
Products and Services
- Commodity Futures Contracts
An integral part of the fund’s investment strategy, these are standardized, exchange-traded contracts to buy or sell a specific commodity at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future. This instrument enables the fund to speculate on the future price of commodities, allowing for potential profit from price fluctuations.
- Exchange-Traded Commodity Linked Instruments
These are securities traded on exchanges that offer exposure to commodity prices without the need to directly invest in physical commodities. This may include a range of products such as commodity ETFs, exchange-traded notes (ETNs), and others, providing the fund with liquidity and exposure to commodity markets.
- Commodity Linked Total Return Swaps
A financial agreement that allows the fund to gain exposure to the return of underlying commodities, without the need for physical ownership. These swaps are typically an agreement to exchange the return received from a commodity index for a fixed or floating rate of return. This enables the fund to participate in the commodities market with potentially reduced risk and increased flexibility.
