NYSEARCA:FDL

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index (FDL) Price, Holdings, & News

$37.92
+0.42 (+1.12%)
(As of 01:11 PM ET)
Today's Range
$37.43
$37.93
50-Day Range
$35.73
$38.48
52-Week Range
$31.47
$38.54
Volume
583,313 shs
Average Volume
819,766 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.00 billion
Assets Under Management
$3.92 billion
Dividend Yield
3.45%
Net Expense Ratio
0.45%
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About First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index (NYSEARCA:FDL)

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund, seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of an equity index called the Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index (the Index). The Fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks that comprise the Index. The objective of the Index is to offer investors a benchmark for dividend portfolios, as well as a means to invest in a portfolio of stocks that have a consistent record of growing dividends, as well as the ability to sustain them. At the annual rebalance date each June, the Index consists of the top 100 stocks, based on dividend yield, of the securities listed on one of the three exchanges (the New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE Amex or NASDAQ) that have been selected through the application of Morningstar, Inc.'s multi-step screening process. The Fund’s investment advisor is First Trust Advisors L.P.

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Fund Details

Issuer
First Trust
Fund Name
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:FDL
Inception Date
3/9/2006
Fund Manager
Daniel J. Lindquist, Jon C. Erickson, David G. McGarel, Roger F. Testin, Stan Ueland, Chris A. Peterson

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index
Category
Strategy
Focus
High Dividend Yield
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
92

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$3.92 billion
Average Daily Volume
$770,754.80
Discount/Premium
0.02%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Advisor
First Trust Advisors L.P.
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Distributor
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
Transfer Agent
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
RBC Capital Markets

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
2
Put Options
3
Call Options
2
Short Interest
47,100 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.73
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$500.00
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First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Expenses

TypeFDLHigh Dividend Yield ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.30%0.45%0.54%0.50%0.51%
Other Expenses0.16%0.26%0.54%0.64%0.58%
Total Expense0.46%0.53%0.70%0.74%0.70%
Fee Waiver-0.01%-0.21%-0.55%-0.68%-0.57%
Net Expense0.45%0.51%0.60%0.57%0.58%

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index (FDL) Holdings & Exposure

FDL Sector Exposure

FDL Industry Exposure

Key Executives

  • James A. Bowen (Age 61)
    Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President, Chief Executive Officer
  • Mark R. Bradley (Age 59)
    Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Controller
  • W. Scott Jardine Esq. (Age 57)
    Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary
  • Kelley A. Christensen (Age 42)
    Vice President
  • Daniel J. Lindquist (Age 47)
    Vice President
  • Roger F. Testin (Age 48)
    Vice President
  • Stan Ueland (Age 43)
    Vice President
  • James M. Dykas (Age 51)
    Assistant Treasurer
  • Kristi A. Maher (Age 50)
    Assistant Secretary
  • Richard E. Erickson M.D. (Age 66)
    Trustee

FDL ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FDL shares performed in 2024?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index's stock was trading at $35.88 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FDL stock has increased by 5.4% and is now trading at $37.81.
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What does FDL invest in?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index is a equity fund issued by First Trust. FDL focuses on high dividend yield investments and follows the Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $3.92 billion assets under management.

What stocks does First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index hold?
What is the management fee for First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index's management fee is 0.30% and has other expenses of 0.16%. However, FDL has a fee waiver of -0.01% to reimburse the expenses. The net expense ratio for FDL is 0.45%.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index investors own include Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP), Southern (SO), Ares Capital (ARCC), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Iron Mountain (IRM), New Residential Investment (NRZ), Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI), AT&T (T), Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Pimco Total Return ETF (BOND).

Who are First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index's major shareholders?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (1.68%), Raymond James & Associates (1.03%), Kowal Investment Group LLC (1.02%), Southland Equity Partners LLC (0.32%), Elevated Capital Advisors LLC (0.27%) and Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. (0.22%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index?

Shares of FDL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSEARCA:FDL) was last updated on 4/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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