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First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund ETF
FDD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.78% | +0.33% | +14.10% | +25.74% | +110.84% | +79.84% |
| Flows | +$11M | +$45M | +$126M | +$121M | +$489M | +$443M |
Characteristics
The First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund ETF is built to track the STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 Net 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 | 27 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 27, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 27
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.57% | +15.05% | +15.11% | +18.55% |
Max drawdown | -9.67% | -9.67% | -12.00% | -35.31% |
Max drawdown duration | 38d | 38d | 34d | 1125d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 14d | 853d |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FDD?
FDD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FDD track?
FDD tracks the STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FDD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other European Equities. It is part of the segment: Europe Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of FDD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FDD is 0.56%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FDD launched?
FDD was launched on August 27, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FDD?
FDD is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FDD?
As of October 15, 2026, FDD manages $887.06 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FDD performed recently?
As of October 15, 2026, FDD delivered a return of -4.78% over the past month (1M performance), 0.33% over the past three months (3M), and 14.1% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FDD?
As of October 15, 2026, FDD has seen net flows of +$11M in the past month (1M flow) and +$126M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FDD pay dividends?
As of October 15, 2026, FDD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.56%.
How many holdings are in FDD
As of August 31, 2026, FDD holds 27 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FDD?
As of August 31, 2026, FDD holds 27 securities, with 56.69% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FDD?
As of August 31, 2026, FDD holds a portfolio of 27 underlyings, with its largest positions including Legal & General Group Plc, Teleperformance SE and Aker BP ASA. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FDD invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, FDD has its largest geographic exposures in France, United Kingdom and Netherlands.
What sectors or themes does FDD focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, FDD is primarily exposed to Finance, Energy and Consumer Cyclicals.
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