How have FGD shares performed in 2023?

First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund's stock was trading at $21.98 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FGD shares have decreased by 2.7% and is now trading at $21.38. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How often does First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund?

First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund announced a dividend on Tuesday, December 27th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.6183 per share on Friday, June 30th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 27th. Read our dividend analysis for FGD .

What does FGD invest in?

First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund is a equity fund issued by First Trust. FGD focuses on high dividend yield investments and follows the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $631.61 million assets under management.

What stocks does First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund hold?

FGD invests in 99 holdings. Some of the stocks in their portfolio include Camping World (CWH) , Sitio Royalties (STR) , Altria Group (MO) , Kohl's (KSS) and Western Union (WU) .

What is the management fee for First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund?

First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund's management fee is 0.40% and has other expenses of 0.16%. The net expense ratio for FGD is 0.56%.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund investors own include AT&T (T) , Tribute Pharmaceuticals Canada (TBUFF) , KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (KURE) , Unrivaled Brands (TRTC) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) , Arconic (ARNC) , Broadcom (AVGO) and Alibaba Group (BABA) .

Who are First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund's major shareholders?

First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Morgan Stanley (5.56%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (4.84%), LPL Financial LLC (4.28%), AE Wealth Management LLC (3.64%), UBS Group AG (2.56%) and Park National Corp OH (1.04%). View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund?

Shares of FGD 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) Price, Holdings, & News

$21.38

-0.12 (-0.56%)

(As of 12/5/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $21.38
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$21.46
50-Day Range: $19.81
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$21.65
52-Week Range: $19.77
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$24.02

Volume: 116,349 shs
Average Volume: 164,468 shs
Market Capitalization: $680.95 million

Assets Under Management: $631.61 million
Dividend Yield: 5.89%
Net Expense Ratio: 0.56%

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About First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund (NYSEARCA:FGD)

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (the Fund) is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of an equity index called the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index (the Index). The Index is an indicated annual dividend yield weighted index of 100 stocks selected from the developed market portion of the Dow Jones World Index, subject to certain buffers designed to limit turnover. The Index universe is defined as all component companies of the 24 developed-market country indexes in the Dow Jones Global Indexes family. To be considered for the Index, companies in the Index universe must pass eligibility screens for dividend quality and liquidity. The Index is reconstituted and adjusted annually in December. The Fund’s investment advisor is First Trust Advisors L.P.

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Fund Details

Issuer: First Trust
Fund Name: First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund
Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:FGD
Inception Date: 11/21/2007
Fund Manager: Daniel J. Lindquist, Jon Erickson David McGarel, RogerTestin, Stan Ueland, Chris Peterson, Erik Russo
Web: www.ftportfolios.com
Phone: +1-800-6211675

Fund Focus

Asset Class: Equity
Benchmark: Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index
Category: Strategy
Focus: High Dividend Yield
Development Level: Blended Development
Region: Global
Number of Holdings: 99

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management: $631.61 million
Average Daily Volume: $149,428.00
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: Jane Street

Options

Optionable: N/A
Short Interest: 3,400 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 31,850,000
Beta: 0.92
Creation Unit: 50,000
Creation Fee: $2,000.00

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First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund Expenses

Type	FGD	High Dividend Yield ETFs	Equity ETFs	NYSEARCA ETFs	All ETFs
Management Fee	0.40%	0.45%	0.53%	0.50%	0.50%
Other Expenses	0.16%	0.25%	0.53%	0.64%	0.57%
Total Expense	0.56%	0.52%	0.69%	0.73%	0.69%
Fee Waiver	0.00%	-0.21%	-0.54%	-0.69%	-0.58%
Net Expense	0.56%	0.50%	0.59%	0.57%	0.57%

First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 FGD Holdings

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd
Holding Weight: 2.43%
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
Holding Weight: 2.16%
Hapag-Lloyd AG
Holding Weight: 2.03%
Camping World(NYSE:CWH)
Holding Weight: 2.00%
Sitio Royalties(NYSE:STR)
Holding Weight: 1.90%
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp
Holding Weight: 1.58%
A. P. Moller Maersk A/S Class A
Holding Weight: 1.48%
ICL Group Ltd
Holding Weight: 1.44%
Enagas SA
Holding Weight: 1.43%
Industrial Bank of Korea
Holding Weight: 1.42%

FGD Sector Exposure

FGD Industry 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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FGD ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FGD shares performed in 2023?: First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund's stock was trading at $21.98 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FGD shares have decreased by 2.7% and is now trading at $21.38.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How often does First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund?: First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund announced a dividend on Tuesday, December 27th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.6183 per share on Friday, June 30th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 27th.
Read our dividend analysis for FGD.
What does FGD invest in?: First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund is a equity fund issued by First Trust. FGD focuses on high dividend yield investments and follows the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $631.61 million assets under management.
What stocks does First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund hold?: FGD invests in 99 holdings. Some of the stocks in their portfolio include Camping World (CWH), Sitio Royalties (STR), Altria Group (MO), Kohl's (KSS) and Western Union (WU).

What is the management fee for First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund?: First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund's management fee is 0.40% and has other expenses of 0.16%. The net expense ratio for FGD is 0.56%.
What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund investors own include AT&T (T), Tribute Pharmaceuticals Canada (TBUFF), KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (KURE), Unrivaled Brands (TRTC), AbbVie (ABBV), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), Arconic (ARNC), Broadcom (AVGO) and Alibaba Group (BABA).
Who are First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund's major shareholders?: First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Morgan Stanley (5.56%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (4.84%), LPL Financial LLC (4.28%), AE Wealth Management LLC (3.64%), UBS Group AG (2.56%) and Park National Corp OH (1.04%).
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund?: Shares of FGD 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSEARCA:FGD) was last updated on 12/5/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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