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First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF
FDL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.43% | +3.51% | +16.27% | +24.87% | +69.32% | +82.81% |
| Flows | +$81M | +$322M | +$528M | +$896M | +$995M | +$4.11B |
Characteristics
The First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF is built to track the Morningstar Dividend Leaders 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 | 83 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 9, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 83
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +9.91% | +11.24% | +13.04% | +14.47% |
Max drawdown | -3.45% | -4.27% | -12.15% | -16.51% |
Max drawdown duration | 51d | 94d | 121d | 246d |
Time to recover | 14d | 48d | 85d | 124d |
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 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 FDL?
FDL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FDL track?
FDL tracks the Morningstar Dividend Leaders Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FDL invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other US Equities, excluding REIT. It is part of the segment: US High Dividend.
What is the expense ratio of FDL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FDL is 0.43%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FDL launched?
FDL was launched on March 9, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FDL?
FDL is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FDL?
As of June 12, 2026, FDL manages $7.60 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FDL performed recently?
As of June 12, 2026, FDL delivered a return of 3.43% over the past month (1M performance), 3.51% over the past three months (3M), and 16.27% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FDL?
As of June 12, 2026, FDL has seen net flows of +$81M in the past month (1M flow) and +$528M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FDL pay dividends?
As of June 12, 2026, FDL has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.58%.
How many holdings are in FDL
As of April 30, 2026, FDL holds 83 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FDL?
As of April 30, 2026, FDL holds 83 securities, with 66.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FDL?
As of April 30, 2026, FDL holds a portfolio of 83 underlyings, with its largest positions including EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FDL invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, FDL has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FDL focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, FDL is primarily exposed to Energy, Health Care and Financials.
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