MDIV
+0.14 · +0.87%
$16.11 · NASDAQ

First Trust Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund (MDIV) ETF Analysis | Aggressive Allocation

First Trust · United States
AUM:$412.1M
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Market Performance

Up 6.6% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.68% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is MDIV?

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and/or depositary receipts, REITs, preferred securities, MLPs and ETF that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to five asset segments, each selected to result in a consistent and high yield for the index.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
MDIV returned 6.6% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.68%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 29.9% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$412.1M
Expense Ratio0.68%
Dividend Yield6.27%
Holdings48
Inception DateAug 2012
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.81
CategoryAggressive Allocation
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+2.3%
1Y
+7.9%
3Y
+34.7%
5Y
+36.6%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in MDIV 5 years ago, it would have grown to £13,660 — a gain of £3,660.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

MDIV delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearMDIV
2026 YTD+8.2%
2025+3.8%
2024+9.5%
2023+12.0%
2022-4.8%
CAGR 4yr+4.9%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +5.7%Worst year: -4.8% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
5.5%
Low
Momentum
-0.2%
30-day change
Support Level
16.75
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.