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FGD ETF · First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF
The FGD Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index. The FGD ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 96 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUncategorized Equities1M perf.-1.89%
Last price
$32.01
1M perf.
-2.15%
1M flows
+€27M
AuM
€1.24B
TER
0.55%
Rating
FGD
$32.01
Performance & flows
March 26, 2026 → June 26, 2026
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FGD
$32.14
+6.56%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.15% | +6.56% | +26.73% | +81.22% | +67.55% | -1.92% | +4.44% | +9.92% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
6/26/2026
$32.14
1D NAV change
-0.05%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
96
Inception date
11/21/2007
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
Investment strategy
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index. The Index universe is defined as all component companies of the 25 developed-market country indexes in the Dow Jones Global Indexes (DJGI) family.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +6.56% | +26.73% | +81.22% | +67.55% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
21.16%
Spain
10.61%
Canada
9.01%
United Kingdom
7.93%
France
6.60%
Hong Kong
5.87%
Germany
5.15%
Republic of Korea
4.86%
Unavailable
4.42%
Other
24.39%
Sectors
Finance
36.32%
Energy
10.70%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
9.18%
Telecommunications
8.24%
Consumer Cyclicals
6.72%
Industrials
6.48%
Non-Energy Materials
6.42%
Business Services
5.53%
Unavailable
4.42%
Other
5.99%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 96
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Replication
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1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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FGD
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
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
413
Total AuM
€245.08B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.7916%
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Frequently asked questions about FGD
What does First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF, FGD, invest in?
FGD is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Developed markets Equities, excluding REIT.
Which benchmark or index does FGD replicate?
FGD tracks the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Total Return Net Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FGD?
FGD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FGD launched?
FGD was introduced to the market on November 21, 2007. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FGD?
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF, FGD, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FGD?
FGD oversees €1.24B in assets as of June 26, 2026.
How has FGD performed lately?
Based on data from June 26, 2026, FGD returned -2.15% over the past month, 6.56% over the last three months and 9.92% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FGD?
As of June 26, 2026, FGD recorded net flows of +€27M over the last month and +€296M year-to-date.
Does FGD distribute dividends?
FGD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 26, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 7.02%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FGD?
As of May 31, 2026, FGD has significant geographic allocations in USA, Spain and Canada.
In which sector or theme does FGD invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FGD focuses largely on Finance, Energy and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
How many securities does FGD hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, FGD holds 96 positions in its portfolio, with 22.70% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FGD?
As of May 31, 2026, FGD top three holdings include Hyundai Elevator Co., Ltd., Robert Half, Inc. and HP, Inc..
What is the base currency of FGD?
The base currency of FGD is USD.
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