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First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF
FGD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.73% | +4.92% | +5.61% | +39.39% | +71.87% | +67.60% |
| Flows | +$64M | +$211M | +$211M | +$450M | +$325M | +$650M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF is built to track the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Total Return Net 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 | 94 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 21, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 94
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.34% | +13.21% | +12.11% | +14.09% |
Max drawdown | -8.87% | -10.07% | -11.40% | -28.50% |
Max drawdown duration | 35d | 19d | 35d | 824d |
Time to recover | N/A | 14d | 16d | 580d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 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 FGD?
FGD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FGD track?
FGD tracks the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Total Return Net Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FGD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Developed markets Equities, excluding REIT. It is part of the segment: Uncategorized Equities.
What is the expense ratio of FGD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FGD is 0.56%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FGD launched?
FGD was launched on November 21, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FGD?
FGD is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FGD?
As of April 1, 2026, FGD manages $1.27 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FGD performed recently?
As of April 1, 2026, FGD delivered a return of -4.73% over the past month (1M performance), 4.92% over the past three months (3M), and 5.61% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FGD?
As of April 1, 2026, FGD has seen net flows of +$64M in the past month (1M flow) and +$211M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FGD pay dividends?
As of April 1, 2026, FGD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.35%.
How many holdings are in FGD
As of February 28, 2026, FGD holds 94 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FGD?
As of February 28, 2026, FGD holds 94 securities, with 25.84% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FGD?
As of February 28, 2026, FGD holds a portfolio of 94 underlyings, with its largest positions including KIWOOM, KOHL'S and REPSOL YPF SA. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FGD invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, FGD has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea, Canada and USA.
What sectors or themes does FGD focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, FGD is primarily exposed to Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services.
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