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First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF
EDOW performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.67% | +0.18% | +2.73% | +23.87% | +48.83% | +52.37% |
| Flows | +$10M | +$67M | +$65M | +$35M | +$41M | +$127M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF is built to track the Dow Jones Industrial Average Equal Weight 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 | 30 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 8, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 30
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.56% | +11.01% | +12.84% | +14.53% |
Max drawdown | -8.50% | -8.50% | -15.51% | -22.32% |
Max drawdown duration | 75d | 75d | 127d | 695d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 80d | 427d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
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What type of ETF is EDOW?
EDOW is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does EDOW track?
EDOW tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average Equal Weight Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does EDOW invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of EDOW?
The total expense ratio (TER) of EDOW is 0.5%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was EDOW launched?
EDOW was launched on August 8, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of EDOW?
EDOW is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of EDOW?
As of April 24, 2026, EDOW manages $298.40 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has EDOW performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, EDOW delivered a return of 4.67% over the past month (1M performance), 0.18% over the past three months (3M), and 2.73% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for EDOW?
As of April 24, 2026, EDOW has seen net flows of +$10M in the past month (1M flow) and +$65M year-to-date (YTD).
Does EDOW pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, EDOW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.27%.
How many holdings are in EDOW
As of March 31, 2026, EDOW holds 30 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is EDOW?
As of March 31, 2026, EDOW holds 30 securities, with 51.61% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of EDOW?
As of March 31, 2026, EDOW holds a portfolio of 30 underlyings, with its largest positions including THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, MERCK & CO INC and CATERPILLAR. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does EDOW invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, EDOW has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does EDOW focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, EDOW is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Financials and Health Care.
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