FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF

TDVI

Market cap $487M

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

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FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF delivers high income and capital appreciation, outperforming peers with a 52.6% total return over twelve months. TDVI's concentrated technology exposure captures AI-driven upside but amplifies risk, especially if sector momentum falters or semiconductor performance weakens. The fund's at-the-money index option strategy enables 81.6% upside participation while providing a 6.4% yield, though distributions fluctuate with market conditions.

Investing in technology is now essential as tech sector earnings and profit margins surge, driven by AI infrastructure capex and data center buildouts. Despite high growth and profitability, the tech sector trades at only a modest premium to the S&P 500, with a PEG ratio of 0.8x. Dividend-focused ETFs like TDIV and TDVI offer exposure to tech's upside while providing income, making them attractive for income-seeking investors.

Shares of International Business Machines IBM dropped about 7% in extended trading on April 22, 2026, even though the company delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter results. The decline came after the hardware, software, and consulting giant maintained its full-year guidance, signaling a cautious stance despite solid Q1 performance.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: April 21, 2026 Record Date: April 21, 2026 Payable Date: April 30, 2026 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Nasdaq Firs.

The FT Vest Technology Target Income ETF (TDVI) offers an 8% yield by combining a portfolio of high-quality, dividend-paying tech stocks with a covered call strategy. TDVI's underlying holdings mirror TDIV, which balances hardware and software exposure, focusing on mature, stable tech and communications companies with strong credit ratings. Since inception, TDVI has outperformed tech-focused covered call ETF peers, justifying its higher 0.75% expense ratio through superior total returns.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: February 20, 2026 Record Date: February 20, 2026 Payable Date: February 27, 2026 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount       ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS           First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund.

FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF offers a compelling blend of high income and capital appreciation, with a current yield of 7.4%. TDVI's strategy writes index options, not on its holdings, enabling participation in tech rallies and superior capital growth versus peer option ETFs. Risks include underperformance versus growth ETFs and vulnerability to tech sector sentiment shifts, impacting both price and distributions.

The Income Quintet - BDCs, Midstream Energy, REITs, Preferred Stocks, and Covered Call ETFs - offers a balanced approach to maximizing yield and income safety. I prioritize quality over raw yield, focusing on internally managed BDCs, disciplined midstream operators, select REITs, and actively managed preferred ETFs for sustainable income. BDCs with internal management, like MAIN, command significant NAV premiums, reflecting superior alignment and lower capital costs compared to externally managed peers.