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First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
SDVY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 29, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.95% | -2.38% | +11.72% | +14.50% | +66.23% | +57.48% |
| Flows | -$86M | -$4M | +$709M | +$995M | +$7.42B | +$8.76B |
Characteristics
The First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF is built to track the Nasdaq US SMID Cap 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 | 172 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 1, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of September 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 172
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.97% | +13.96% | +18.60% | +20.64% |
Max drawdown | -9.46% | -9.46% | -26.11% | -26.11% |
Max drawdown duration | 86d | 86d | 406d | 406d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 273d | 273d |
Replication quality
Data as of October 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 SDVY?
SDVY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does SDVY track?
SDVY tracks the Nasdaq US SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SDVY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Mid and Small-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US High Dividend.
What is the expense ratio of SDVY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SDVY is 0.58%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SDVY launched?
SDVY was launched on November 1, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SDVY?
SDVY is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of SDVY?
As of October 29, 2026, SDVY manages $11.22 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SDVY performed recently?
As of October 29, 2026, SDVY delivered a return of 3.95% over the past month (1M performance), -2.38% over the past three months (3M), and 11.72% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SDVY?
As of October 29, 2026, SDVY has seen net flows of -$86M in the past month (1M flow) and +$709M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SDVY pay dividends?
As of October 29, 2026, SDVY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.98%.
How many holdings are in SDVY
As of September 30, 2026, SDVY holds 172 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SDVY?
As of September 30, 2026, SDVY holds 172 securities, with 15.01% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SDVY?
As of September 30, 2026, SDVY holds a portfolio of 172 underlyings, with its largest positions including National HealthCare Corp., Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. and First BanCorp (Puerto Rico). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SDVY invest in?
As of September 30, 2026, SDVY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SDVY focus on?
As of September 30, 2026, SDVY is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Technology.
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