First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund
FDLNYSEARCAFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $7.63B
- Expense ratio
- 0.43%
- Dividend yield
- 3.63%
- Holdings
- 102
- 52-week range
- $42.10$53.76
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 669.22K
FDL ETF: First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $52.52 - $53.11 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $53.76 |
| 52-Week Low | $42.10 |
| Open | $52.97 |
| Volume (last close) | 649.20K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 669.22K |
| 1 Day Change | +2.81% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +5.83% |
| 6 Month Change | +6.47% |
| YTD Change | +19.20% |
| 1 Year Change | +23.70% |
| 5 Year Change | +57.62% |
| 10 Year Change | +101.44% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.94 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −4.52% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 1 |
| Assets (AUM) | $7.63B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Total Holdings | 102 |
| Inception Date | Mar 8, 2006 |
| 50-Day MA | $51.57 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $50.17 |
| RSI | 63.50 |
| Stochastic %K | 96.68 |
| Stochastic %D | 92.29 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FDL at a Glance
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in March 2006. It manages $7.63B in assets and charges a 0.43% expense ratio, about $43 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 102 positions. The largest are Chevron Corporation (CVX, 9.00%), Verizon Communications Inc (VZ, 7.99%) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE, 6.59%). The top 10 holdings make up 52.4% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Consumer Staples (24.1%), Utilities (14.7%) and Energy (12.7%). 98.6% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 3.63% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $1.94 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is up 23.7% over one year, up 57.6% over five years and up 101.4% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund
What is the current price of FDL?
The latest FDL price is $52.64 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $42.10–$53.76. The share price is up 23.7% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FDL?
FDL's annual expense ratio is 0.43%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FDL pay dividends?
Yes, FDL pays a 3.63% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 26, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of FDL?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FDL's largest holdings are Chevron Corporation (9.0%), Verizon Communications Inc (8.0%), Pfizer Inc. (6.6%) (combined weight: 23.6%). The fund holds 102 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FDL compare to similar ETFs?
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