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First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
RDVY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.30% | +4.35% | +7.76% | +35.29% | +72.57% | +70.84% |
| Flows | +$260M | +$897M | +$1.35B | +$4.09B | +$7.49B | +$12.36B |
Characteristics
The First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF is built to track the NASDAQ US Rising Dividend Achievers 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 | 73 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 6, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 73
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +17.86% | +14.55% | +17.17% | +19.10% |
Max drawdown | -9.10% | -9.10% | -19.17% | -25.40% |
Max drawdown duration | 74d | 74d | 219d | 708d |
Time to recover | 15d | 15d | 86d | 440d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| 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 RDVY?
RDVY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does RDVY track?
RDVY tracks the NASDAQ US Rising Dividend Achievers Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does RDVY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Large and Mid-Cap US Equities, excluding Mortgage REITs. It is part of the segment: US High Dividend.
What is the expense ratio of RDVY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of RDVY is 0.48%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was RDVY launched?
RDVY was launched on January 6, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of RDVY?
RDVY is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of RDVY?
As of April 23, 2026, RDVY manages $21.90 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has RDVY performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, RDVY delivered a return of 8.3% over the past month (1M performance), 4.35% over the past three months (3M), and 7.76% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for RDVY?
As of April 23, 2026, RDVY has seen net flows of +$260M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.35B year-to-date (YTD).
Does RDVY pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, RDVY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.94%.
How many holdings are in RDVY
As of March 31, 2026, RDVY holds 73 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is RDVY?
As of March 31, 2026, RDVY holds 73 securities, with 36.37% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of RDVY?
As of March 31, 2026, RDVY holds a portfolio of 73 underlyings, with its largest positions including US5128073062, APPLIED MATERIAL and KLA CORPORATION. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does RDVY invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, RDVY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does RDVY focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, RDVY is primarily exposed to Financials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
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