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FDL ETF · First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF

The FDL Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index. The FDL ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 85 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS High Dividend1M perf.+4.65%
Last price
$49.44
1M perf.
-1.02%
1M flows
+€167M
AuM
€6.19B
E/R
0.43%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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FDL
$49.44

Performance & flows

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FDL
$49.47
+7.03%
US High Dividend
+4.03%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-1.02%
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+7.03%
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+26.69%
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+56.28%
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+80.80%
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-2.61%
-2.61%
+12.48%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
CUSIP
336917109
ISIN
US3369171091
AuM
€6.19B
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E/R
0.43%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/24/2026
$49.47
1D NAV change
-1.28%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
85
Inception date
3/9/2006
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund is an exchange-traded index fund. The investment objective of the Fund is to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield of the Morningstar® Dividend Leaders IndexSM. The index consists of stocks listed on one of the three major exchanges, NYSE, NYSE Amex or Nasdaq, that have shown dividend consistency and dividend sustainability. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are not included.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+7.03%
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+26.69%
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+56.28%
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+80.80%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
98.07%
Unavailable
1.05%
Other
0.88%
Sectors
Energy
27.92%
Health Care
17.60%
Financials
13.90%
Consumer Staples
12.83%
Communication Services
10.76%
Utilities
6.59%
Consumer Discretionary
3.67%
Industrials
3.45%
Unavailable
1.88%
Other
1.40%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 85
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
EXXON
CHEVRON TEXACO
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
PFIZER
MERCK & CO INC
PEPSICO U
ALTRIA GROUP
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL
CONOCOPHILLIPS
COMCAST
US
CVS HEALTH CORP
PNC FINL SVC
ONEOK
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FDL ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


FDL’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.

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Holdings review
49.09% of holdings have positive scoring
51.98% of holdings have negative scoring
6.12%
24.89%
18.07%
7.21%
32.18%
12.59%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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FDL
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
410
Total AuM
€222.1B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.8035%

Frequently asked questions about FDL

What does First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF, FDL, invest in?

FDL is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other US Equities, excluding REIT.

Which benchmark or index does FDL replicate?

FDL tracks the Morningstar Dividend Leaders Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FDL?

FDL carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.43%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was FDL launched?

FDL was introduced to the market on March 9, 2006. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of FDL?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF, FDL, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FDL?

FDL oversees €6.19B in assets as of April 24, 2026.

How has FDL performed lately?

Based on data from April 24, 2026, FDL returned -1.02% over the past month, 7.03% over the last three months and 12.48% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for FDL?

As of April 24, 2026, FDL recorded net flows of +€168M over the last month and +€365M year-to-date.

Does FDL distribute dividends?

FDL follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.70%.

What are the main country or region exposures of FDL?

As of March 31, 2026, FDL has significant geographic allocations in USA.

In which sector or theme does FDL invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, FDL focuses largely on Energy, Health Care and Financials.

How many securities does FDL hold and how diversified is it?

As of March 31, 2026, FDL holds 85 positions in its portfolio, with 67.94% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in FDL?

As of March 31, 2026, FDL top three holdings include EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS.

What is the base currency of FDL?

The base currency of FDL is USD.

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