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First Trust Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund ETF
MDIV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.37% | +5.40% | +13.47% | +14.06% | +37.45% | +39.35% |
| Flows | +$6M | +$12M | +$7M | -$22M | -$50M | -$45M |
Characteristics
The First Trust Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund ETF is built to track the NASDAQ US Multi-Asset Diversified Income 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 | 372 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 13, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 372
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +6.34% | +6.44% | +8.60% | +10.56% |
Max drawdown | -1.74% | -3.43% | -9.28% | -13.07% |
Max drawdown duration | 11d | 118d | 263d | 313d |
Time to recover | 8d | 90d | 136d | 265d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| 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 MDIV?
MDIV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity and Fixed Income assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does MDIV track?
MDIV tracks the NASDAQ US Multi-Asset Diversified Income Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does MDIV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US High Yield Corporate Equities and Bonds. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Aggressive.
What is the expense ratio of MDIV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MDIV is 0.83%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MDIV launched?
MDIV was launched on August 13, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MDIV?
MDIV is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of MDIV?
As of July 24, 2026, MDIV manages $428.77 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MDIV performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, MDIV delivered a return of 3.37% over the past month (1M performance), 5.4% over the past three months (3M), and 13.47% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for MDIV?
As of July 24, 2026, MDIV has seen net flows of +$6M in the past month (1M flow) and +$7M year-to-date (YTD).
Does MDIV pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, MDIV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 8.72%.
How many holdings are in MDIV
As of June 30, 2026, MDIV holds 372 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is MDIV?
As of June 30, 2026, MDIV holds 372 securities, with 19.23% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of MDIV?
As of June 30, 2026, MDIV holds a portfolio of 372 underlyings, with its largest positions including PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, AGNC Investment Corp. and MFA Financial, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does MDIV invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, MDIV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does MDIV focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, MDIV is primarily exposed to Finance, Energy and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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