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NYSEARCA:FDL

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

$33.44
-0.03 (-0.09%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$33.32
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$33.72
50-Day Range
$33.37
▼
$35.96
52-Week Range
$32.10
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$38.33
Volume
784,034 shs
Average Volume
982,673 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.23 billion
Assets Under Management
$4.07 billion
Dividend Yield
3.92%
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.

FDL Price History

FDL ETF News Headlines

September 5, 2023 | msn.com
iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.0641
August 8, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF
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June 28, 2023 | msn.com
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund declares quarterly distribution of $0.4568
May 4, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: First Trust Morningstar Div Ldrs ETF Hgd flat on Thursday (FDL)
April 22, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: First Trust Morningstar Div Ldrs ETF Hgd down on Thursday (FDL)
April 12, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: First Trust Morningstar Div Ldrs ETF Hgd flat on Tuesday (FDL)
March 25, 2023 | msn.com
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund declares quarterly distribution of $0.3097
September 30, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)
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Fund Details

Issuer
First Trust
Fund Name
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Stock Exchange
NYSEARCA
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
Web
www.ftportfolios.com
Phone
+1-800-6211675

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
100

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$4.07 billion
Average Daily Volume
$1.31 million
Discount/Premium
-0.01%

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
N/A
Short Interest
74,800 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
126,500,000
Beta
0.86
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%0.44%0.53%0.50%0.50%
Other Expenses0.16%0.23%0.52%0.64%0.57%
Total Expense0.46%0.51%0.69%0.74%0.69%
Fee Waiver-0.01%-0.21%-0.55%-0.70%-0.58%
Net Expense0.45%0.49%0.59%0.57%0.57%

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

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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

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FDL ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FDL shares performed in 2023?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index's stock was trading at $36.56 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FDL stock has decreased by 8.5% and is now trading at $33.44.
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How often does First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index announced a dividend on Tuesday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.4568 per share on Friday, June 30th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 27th.
Read our dividend analysis for FDL.

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 $4.07 billion assets under management.

What stocks does First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index hold?

FDL invests in 100 holdings. Some of the stocks in their portfolio include AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVX), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), Philip Morris International (PM), Altria Group (MO), International Business Machines (IBM), Citigroup (C), 3M (MMM) and Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD).

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).

What is First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index's stock symbol?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "FDL."

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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index's stock price today?

One share of FDL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $33.44.

How much money does First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index make?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index (NYSEARCA:FDL) has a market capitalization of $4.23 billion.

How can I contact First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index's mailing address is 120 East Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, 60187, United States. The official website for the company is www.ftportfolios.com. The exchange traded fund can be reached via phone at +1-800-6211675.

This page (NYSEARCA:FDL) was last updated on 9/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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