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First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF
DVLU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.47% | +7.90% | +15.12% | +37.50% | +71.55% | +83.30% |
| Flows | +$20K | +$42K | +$5M | +$5M | +$6M | +$1M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF is built to track the Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Value GTR 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 | 50 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 5, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.46% | +16.35% | +19.02% | +20.99% |
Max drawdown | -3.33% | -12.21% | -24.99% | -24.99% |
Max drawdown duration | 23d | 79d | 296d | 296d |
Time to recover | 10d | 34d | 163d | 163d |
Replication quality
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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 DVLU?
DVLU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does DVLU track?
DVLU tracks the Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Value GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does DVLU 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 DVLU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DVLU is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DVLU launched?
DVLU was launched on September 5, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DVLU?
DVLU is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of DVLU?
As of July 30, 2026, DVLU manages $47.13 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DVLU performed recently?
As of July 30, 2026, DVLU delivered a return of 3.47% over the past month (1M performance), 7.9% over the past three months (3M), and 15.12% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DVLU?
As of July 30, 2026, DVLU has seen net flows of +$20K in the past month (1M flow) and +$5M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DVLU pay dividends?
As of July 30, 2026, DVLU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.66%.
How many holdings are in DVLU
As of June 30, 2026, DVLU holds 50 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DVLU?
As of June 30, 2026, DVLU holds 50 securities, with 47.25% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DVLU?
As of June 30, 2026, DVLU holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including Dell Technologies, Inc., Delta Air Lines, Inc. and TD SYNNEX Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DVLU invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, DVLU has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DVLU focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, DVLU is primarily exposed to Finance, Energy and Industrials.
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