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First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF
DDIV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 3, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.87% | +5.05% | +14.23% | +24.58% | +74.16% | +74.21% |
| Flows | +$9M | +$7M | +$7M | +$675K | +$7M | +$14M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF is built to track the Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Dividend Yield Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 49 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 10, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 49
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.78% | +14.26% | +16.49% | +18.32% |
Max drawdown | -2.61% | -11.25% | -18.89% | -20.91% |
Max drawdown duration | 37d | 72d | 307d | 680d |
Time to recover | 11d | 24d | 175d | 344d |
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is DDIV?
DDIV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does DDIV track?
DDIV tracks the Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Dividend Yield Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does DDIV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of DDIV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DDIV is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DDIV launched?
DDIV was launched on March 10, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DDIV?
DDIV is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of DDIV?
As of August 3, 2026, DDIV manages $80.11 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DDIV performed recently?
As of August 3, 2026, DDIV delivered a return of 3.87% over the past month (1M performance), 5.05% over the past three months (3M), and 14.23% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DDIV?
As of August 3, 2026, DDIV has seen net flows of +$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$7M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DDIV pay dividends?
As of August 3, 2026, DDIV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.52%.
How many holdings are in DDIV
As of June 30, 2026, DDIV holds 49 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DDIV?
As of June 30, 2026, DDIV holds 49 securities, with 48.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DDIV?
As of June 30, 2026, DDIV holds a portfolio of 49 underlyings, with its largest positions including AGNC Investment Corp., Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. and Edison International. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DDIV invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, DDIV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DDIV focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, DDIV is primarily exposed to Finance, Energy and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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