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GQGUvsFDLETF Comparison

ETF 1
GQGU

GQG US Equity ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+1.06%
VS
ETF 2
FDL

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US High Dividend
+0.01%

GQG US Equity ETF (GQGU) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF (FDL) is part of the US High Dividend segment. GQGU's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Energy and Financials. In contrast, FDL's top sector exposures are Energy, Health Care and Financials. GQGU is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59%, versus 0.43% for FDL. GQGU is up 6.27% year-to-date (YTD) with +$224M in YTD flows. FDL performs better with 16.27% YTD performance, and +$528M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GQGU and FDL below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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GQGU vs FDL performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
GQGU
FDL
-0.53%+3.43%
-2.65%+3.51%
+6.27%+16.27%
n/a+24.87%
n/a+69.32%
n/a+82.81%
Flows
GQGU
FDL
+$60M+$81M
+$83M+$322M
+$224M+$528M
-+$896M
-+$995M
-+$4.11B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
GQGU
FDL
+11.83%+9.91%
n/a+11.24%
n/a+13.04%
n/a+14.47%
Max drawdown
GQGU
FDL
-4.18%-3.45%
n/a-4.27%
n/a-12.15%
n/a-16.51%
Max drawdown duration
GQGU
FDL
88d51d
n/a94d
n/a121d
n/a246d
Trading data

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GQGU
FDL
Last sale
6/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.84
$50.21
Previous close
06/15/2026
$26.12
$51.14
Consolidated volume
06/15/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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GQGU
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GQGU
FDL
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
GQGU
FDL
Last price
$25.84
$50.21
1D performance
-1.07%
-1.82%
AuM$583.78 M$7.60 B
E/R0.59%0.43%
Characteristics
GQGU
FDL
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderGQG PartnersFirst Trust
Benchmark-Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index
N° of holdings3383
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 14, 2025March 9, 2006
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

GQGU
USA
90.31%
Other
9.69%
FDL
USA
98.31%
Other
1.69%

Sectors

GQGU
Utilities
20.02%
Energy
16.72%
Financials
15.96%
Consumer Staples
15.54%
Communication Ser.
10.86%
Other
20.9%
FDL
Energy
27.05%
Health Care
16.79%
Financials
14.94%
Consumer Staples
13.39%
Communication Ser.
10.52%
Other
17.31%
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Diversification

GQGU

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

60.49%
FDL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

67.31%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
GQGU
AT&T
5.49%
PHILLIP MORRIS
5.47%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
5.37%
ALTRIA GROUP
4.66%
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
4.16%
MICROSOFT-T
4.16%
CIGNA
4.02%
EXXON
3.93%
PROGRESSIVE
3.78%
ALLSTATE
3.77%
OCCIDENTAL U
3.50%
COCA-COLA
3.27%
AMERICAN WATER WORKS
3.14%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
2.94%
NEXTERA ENERGY
2.83%
FDL
EXXON
10.07%
CHEVRON TEXACO
8.51%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
7.13%
PFIZER
6.15%
MERCK & CO INC
5.20%
ALTRIA GROUP
5.09%
PEPSICO U
4.88%
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL
3.35%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
3.17%
CONOCOPHILLIPS
2.81%
COMCAST
2.70%
CVS HEALTH CORP
2.27%
US
2.24%
PNC FINL SVC
1.90%
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP
1.84%
Frequently asked questions about GQGU and FDL

How have the GQGU and FDL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 12, 2026, GQGU is up 6.27% year-to-date (YTD), while FDL has returned 16.27%. That puts FDL better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GQGU or FDL?

Year-to-date, the GQGU ETF saw +$224M in flows, compared to +$528M for FDL.

Which ETF is bigger: GQGU or FDL?

As of June 12, 2026, GQGU holds $583.78 M in assets under management (AUM), while FDL manages $7.60 B.

What sectors do the GQGU and FDL ETFs invest in?

GQGU leans toward sectors like Utilities, Energy and Financials. Meanwhile, FDL focuses on Energy, Health Care and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the GQGU ETF and FDL ETF?

GQGU top holdings include AT&T, PHILLIP MORRIS and VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. FDL holds in its top three: EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS.

Which ETF is more diversified: GQGU or FDL?

GQGU holds 33 securities with 60.49% of its assets in the top 15. FDL has 86 securities and a top 15 weight of 67.31%.

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