First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund
FGDNYSEARCAFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $1.58B
- Expense ratio
- 0.55%
- Dividend yield
- 5.73%
- Holdings
- 110
- 52-week range
- $28.74$36.08
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 152.85K
FGD ETF: First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $33.54 - $33.69 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $36.08 |
| 52-Week Low | $28.74 |
| Open | $33.69 |
| Volume (last close) | 118.15K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 152.85K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.18% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −2.79% |
| 6 Month Change | +1.67% |
| YTD Change | +9.07% |
| 1 Year Change | +14.88% |
| 5 Year Change | +29.03% |
| 10 Year Change | +44.61% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.91 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.73% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +32.66% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 3 |
| Assets (AUM) | $1.58B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% |
| Total Holdings | 110 |
| Inception Date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| 50-Day MA | $34.52 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $33.29 |
| RSI | 46.21 |
| Stochastic %K | 83.10 |
| Stochastic %D | 71.55 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FGD at a Glance
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in November 2007. It manages $1.58B in assets and charges a 0.55% expense ratio, about $55 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 110 positions. The largest are Robert Half International Inc (RHI, 2.71%), Hyundai Elevator Co., Ltd (KRX:017800, 2.11%) and Hyundai Elevator (KO:017800, 2.02%). The top 10 holdings make up 18.5% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (35.7%), Industrials (15.5%) and Energy (10.1%). Its largest country exposures are Korea (17.4%), United States (12.4%) and Canada (12.0%).
It pays distributions yielding 5.73% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $1.91 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is up 14.9% over one year, up 29.0% over five years and up 44.6% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund
What is the current price of FGD?
The latest FGD price is $33.55 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $28.74–$36.08. The share price is up 14.9% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FGD?
FGD's annual expense ratio is 0.55%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FGD pay dividends?
Yes, FGD pays a 5.73% 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 FGD?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FGD's largest holdings are Robert Half International Inc (2.7%), Hyundai Elevator Co., Ltd (2.1%), Hyundai Elevator (2.0%) (combined weight: 6.8%). The fund holds 110 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FGD compare to similar ETFs?
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