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GQGUvsFDLETF Comparison

ETF 1
GQGU

GQG US Equity ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.52%
VS
ETF 2
FDL

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US High Dividend
-0.31%

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, Financials and Consumer Staples. 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 7.53% year-to-date (YTD) with +$196M in YTD flows. FDL performs better with 12.48% YTD performance, and +$425M 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

-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%Mar 23Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/23/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
GQGU
FDL
-0.23%-1.02%
+6.19%+7.03%
+7.53%+12.48%
n/a+26.69%
n/a+56.28%
n/a+80.80%
Flows
GQGU
FDL
+$46M+$194M
+$189M+$403M
+$196M+$425M
-+$879M
-+$497M
-+$4.01B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
GQGU
FDL
+10.88%+11.44%
n/a+11.55%
n/a+13.33%
n/a+14.51%
Max drawdown
GQGU
FDL
-5.57%-3.57%
n/a-4.27%
n/a-12.15%
n/a-16.51%
Max drawdown duration
GQGU
FDL
53d53d
n/a94d
n/a121d
n/a246d
Trading data

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GQGU
FDL
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$26.09
$49.44
Previous close
04/24/2026
$26.15
$49.47
Consolidated volume
04/24/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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GQGU
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
GQGU
FDL
Last price
$26.09
$49.44
1D performance
-0.23%
-0.06%
AuM$563.18 M$7.25 B
E/R0.59%0.43%
Characteristics
GQGU
FDL
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderGQG PartnersFirst Trust
Benchmark-Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index
N° of holdings3183
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
91.83%
Other
8.17%
FDL
USA
98.07%
Other
1.93%

Sectors

GQGU
Utilities
19.85%
Financials
19.81%
Consumer Staples
17.2%
Energy
16.17%
Communication Ser.
11.72%
Health Care
8.59%
Other
6.66%
FDL
Energy
27.92%
Health Care
17.6%
Financials
13.9%
Consumer Staples
12.83%
Communication Ser.
10.76%
Other
16.99%
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Diversification

GQGU

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

62.21%
FDL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

67.94%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
GQGU
AT&T
6.06%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
5.66%
PHILLIP MORRIS
5.55%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
4.73%
ALTRIA GROUP
4.50%
PROGRESSIVE
4.17%
OCCIDENTAL U
4.16%
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
3.99%
CIGNA
3.86%
ALLSTATE
3.59%
EXXON
3.41%
CHEVRON TEXACO
3.28%
AMERICAN WATER WORKS
3.20%
COCA-COLA
3.15%
DEVON ENERGY
2.90%
FDL
EXXON
10.59%
CHEVRON TEXACO
8.80%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
7.31%
PFIZER
6.66%
MERCK & CO INC
5.59%
PEPSICO U
4.79%
ALTRIA GROUP
4.47%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
3.35%
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL
3.05%
CONOCOPHILLIPS
2.92%
COMCAST
2.78%
US
2.10%
CVS HEALTH CORP
2.00%
PNC FINL SVC
1.80%
ONEOK
1.73%
Frequently asked questions about GQGU and FDL

How have the GQGU and FDL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 23, 2026, GQGU is up 7.53% year-to-date (YTD), while FDL has returned 12.48%. 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 +$196M in flows, compared to +$425M for FDL.

Which ETF is bigger: GQGU or FDL?

As of April 23, 2026, GQGU holds $563.18 M in assets under management (AUM), while FDL manages $7.25 B.

What sectors do the GQGU and FDL ETFs invest in?

GQGU leans toward sectors like Utilities, Financials and Consumer Staples. 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, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS and PHILLIP MORRIS. FDL holds in its top three: EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS.

Which ETF is more diversified: GQGU or FDL?

GQGU holds 31 securities with 62.21% of its assets in the top 15. FDL has 85 securities and a top 15 weight of 67.94%.

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