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First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund

FDL

Market cap $8.36B

53.84 USD

+0.58

1.09%

At close Updated Oct 30, 3:02 PM EDT

1 day

1.09%

5 days

2.07%

1 month

9.63%

3 months

4.6%

6 months

6.24%

Year to date

20.31%

1 year

26.59%

5 years

58.77%

10 years

102.25%

News

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 57.1%

Neutral 42.9%

Negative 0%

FDL: A Defensive Dividend ETF With More Upside Than You Think

The First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF is assigned a “hold” rating that recognizes both its strengths and flaws, particularly regarding its current quality, yield, value, and composition. FDL's 4.02% estimated dividend yield is significantly better than SCHD's 3.23% and FDVV's 2.95% figures. Furthermore, its low TTM and forward P/E ratios suggest P/E expansion is possible. FDL's composition, which favors consumer staples and utilities, may also lead to greater stability in market downturns. In 2022, for example, EPS and P/E changes for these sectors were minimal.

FDL: A Defensive Dividend ETF With More Upside Than You Think

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Morningstar's Dividend ETF Is Kind of Perfect for Retirees Right Now

A retiree living off a portfolio needs income that keeps coming. The First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (NYSEARCA:FDL) has paid distributions four times a year since 2006.

Morningstar's Dividend ETF Is Kind of Perfect for Retirees Right Now

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Should First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on March 9, 2006, the First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Should First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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Beyond 60/40: ETFs for a Balanced Retirement Portfolio

A diversified ETF mix spanning stocks, income, commodities, gold, Bitcoin and AI could reshape retirement portfolios.

Beyond 60/40: ETFs for a Balanced Retirement Portfolio

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High Dividend ETFs Are Beating the S&P 500 by 9 Points in 2026 and These 3 Pay Up to 4 Percent While Doing It

Dividend investing spent most of the last decade trailing growth. That has reversed in 2026.

High Dividend ETFs Are Beating the S&P 500 by 9 Points in 2026 and These 3 Pay Up to 4 Percent While Doing It

FDL: Dividend ETF That Keeps Buying The Losing Sector

The First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF is rated a hold due to its defensive positioning but structural flaws in its yield-focused strategy. FDL recently outperformed SPY, aided by energy sector exposure, yet its lack of technology holdings poses long-term underperformance risk as tech drives index gains. The fund's quarterly rebalancing and yield prioritization lead to rotating out of outperforming sectors, increasing reliance on mean reversion for capital appreciation.

FDL: Dividend ETF That Keeps Buying The Losing Sector

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Should First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on March 9, 2006, the First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Should First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Comcast's Spinoff Ripples Through Sector & Dividend ETFs

Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) sent shockwaves through the media landscape with the announcement that it would spin off its media business today. The telecommunications giant will divest its traditional cable television networks, namely NBCUniversal and Sky, into a standalone, publicly traded company.

Comcast's Spinoff Ripples Through Sector & Dividend ETFs

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An ETF Retirement Portfolio for Moderate-Risk Investors

Building a retirement portfolio in today's market? Here's a balanced ETF mix featuring dividends, short-term bonds, global stocks and commodities.

An ETF Retirement Portfolio for Moderate-Risk Investors

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Should First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on March 9, 2006.

Should First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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