FDL
+2.77 · +6.32%
$46.63 · NYSE ARCA

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) ETF Analysis | Large Value

First Trust · United States
AUM:$7.1B
#– of – in Large Value ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 22.4% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.45% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is FDL?

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 100 highest-yielding stocks that have a consistent record of dividend payment and have the ability to sustain their dividend payments.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
FDL delivered 22.4% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.45%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 59.2% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$7.1B
Expense Ratio0.45%
Dividend Yield3.74%
Holdings49
Inception DateMar 2006
DomicileUnited States
DistributionQuarterly
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.64
CategoryLarge Value
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+4.7%
1Y
+23.8%
3Y
+72.8%
5Y
+93.8%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FDL 5 years ago, it would have grown to £19,375 — a gain of £9,375.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FDL delivered positive returns in 5 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFDL
2026 YTD+19.7%
2025+14.8%
2024+16.2%
2023+3.1%
2022+6.1%
CAGR 4yr+9.9%
5/5 positive yearsAvg return: +12.0%Worst year: +3.1% (2023)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
12.2%
Low
Momentum
+4.5%
30-day change
Support Level
51.57
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.