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FUD ETF · First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF
The FUD Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: Value Line Dividend Index. The FUD ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 235 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofHigh Dividend1M perf.-4.28%
Last price
$37.72
1M perf.
-3.03%
1M flows
-€856
AuM
€3.6M
E/R
0.77%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
FUD
$37.72
Performance & flows
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FUD
$37.70
+3.39%
High Dividend
+4.77%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.03%  | +3.39%  | +6.43%  | +23.85% | +30.73% | -4.28% | +3.73% | +3.73% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
33740H108
ISIN
CA33740H1082
AuM
€3.6M
E/R
0.77%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
More details
NAV
3/16/2026
$37.70
1D NAV change
+0.49%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
235
Inception date
5/15/2013
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The First Trust Value Line® Dividend Index Fund is an exchange-traded index fund. The objective of the Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of the Value Line® Dividend Index. The index begins with the universe of stocks that Value Line® gives a SafetyTM Ranking of #1 or #2 using the Value Line® SafetyTMRanking System. All registered investment companies, limited partnerships and foreign securities not listed in the U.S. are removed from this universe.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +3.39% | +6.43% | +23.85% | +30.73% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
87.09%
Canada
7.14%
Ireland
2.50%
Unavailable
1.15%
Other
2.12%
Sectors
Utilities
18.49%
Financials
17.24%
Industrials
13.38%
Consumer Staples
10.20%
Real Estate
6.31%
Health Care
5.50%
Information Technology
5.33%
Materials
4.19%
Unavailable
10.36%
Other
9.00%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 235
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
AT&T
LOCKHEED MARTIN
SYSCO
TC ENERGY CORP
EXXON
EATON CORP PLC
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
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WILLIAMS
PUBLIC SRVCE ENT
T-MOBILE US INC
CHEVRON TEXACO
US7802593050
CHURCH AND DWIGHT
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FUD ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
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.
FUD’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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58.25% of holdings have positive scoring
42.90% of holdings have negative scoring
6.84%
31.69%
19.72%
4.71%
30.44%
7.75%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€210.78B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about FUD
What does First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF, FUD, invest in?
FUD is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FUD replicate?
FUD tracks the Value Line Dividend Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FUD?
FUD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.77%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FUD launched?
FUD was introduced to the market on May 15, 2013. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of FUD?
First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF, FUD, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FUD?
FUD oversees €3.6M in assets as of March 16, 2026.
How has FUD performed lately?
Based on data from March 16, 2026, FUD returned -3.03% over the past month, 3.39% over the last three months and 3.73% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FUD?
As of March 16, 2026, FUD recorded net flows of +€16 over the last month and -€1.2K year-to-date.
Does FUD distribute dividends?
FUD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 16, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.86%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FUD?
As of January 31, 2026, FUD has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does FUD invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FUD focuses largely on Utilities, Financials and Industrials.
How many securities does FUD hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FUD holds 235 positions in its portfolio, with 6.70% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FUD?
As of January 31, 2026, FUD top three holdings include VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, AT&T and LOCKHEED MARTIN.
What is the base currency of FUD?
The base currency of FUD is CAD.
Is FUD currency-hedged?
FUD is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.
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