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First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF
DVOL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 22, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.79% | -3.92% | +3.79% | +4.55% | +50.77% | +28.63% |
| Flows | +$2M | +$4M | -$9M | -$18M | +$3M | -$58M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF is built to track the Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Low Volatility 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 | 49 |
| 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 August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 49
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.29% | +11.70% | +12.86% | +14.46% |
Max drawdown | -8.03% | -9.79% | -11.82% | -24.74% |
Max drawdown duration | 67d | 147d | 414d | 921d |
Time to recover | N/A | 99d | 282d | 756d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is DVOL?
DVOL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does DVOL track?
DVOL tracks the Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Low Volatility GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does DVOL 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 DVOL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DVOL is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DVOL launched?
DVOL was launched on September 5, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DVOL?
DVOL is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of DVOL?
As of October 22, 2026, DVOL manages $74.10 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DVOL performed recently?
As of October 22, 2026, DVOL delivered a return of 1.79% over the past month (1M performance), -3.92% over the past three months (3M), and 3.79% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DVOL?
As of October 22, 2026, DVOL has seen net flows of +$2M in the past month (1M flow) and -$9M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DVOL pay dividends?
As of October 22, 2026, DVOL has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.83%.
How many holdings are in DVOL
As of August 31, 2026, DVOL 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 DVOL?
As of August 31, 2026, DVOL holds 49 securities, with 43.65% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DVOL?
As of August 31, 2026, DVOL holds a portfolio of 49 underlyings, with its largest positions including The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., Simon Property Group, Inc. and Welltower, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DVOL invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, DVOL has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DVOL focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, DVOL is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services.
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