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First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund

FVDNYSEARCAFirst TrustEquity

$50.12Today:- (-)1Y +9.80%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Assets (AUM)
$7.67B
Expense ratio
0.62%
Dividend yield
2.22%
Holdings
241
52-week range
$44.63$51.41
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
588.18K

FVD ETF: First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund - Price, Holdings & Analysis

First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund Price Chart

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$50.05 - $50.48
52-Week High$51.41
52-Week Low$44.63
Open$50.39
Volume (last close)557.12K
Average Volume (3M)588.18K
Performance Metrics
1 Day Change+2.18%
1 Month Change+5.55%
6 Month Change+5.50%
YTD Change+9.61%
1 Year Change+9.80%
5 Year Change+22.27%
10 Year Change+91.06%
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$1.12
Dividend Yield2.22%
Last Dividend Ex-DateSep 24, 2026
Dividend Growth YoY+7.52%
Years Dividend Growth4
Fund Characteristics
Assets (AUM)$7.67B
Expense Ratio0.62%
Total Holdings241
Inception DateAug 18, 2003
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$49.12
200-Day MA$48.43
RSI64.56
Stochastic %K98.00
Stochastic %D91.93

Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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FVD at a Glance

First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund (FVD) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in August 2003. It manages $7.67B in assets and charges a 0.62% expense ratio, about $62 a year per $10,000 invested.

As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 241 positions. The largest are Emerson Electric Co. (EMR, 0.46%), Accenture plc (ACN, 0.46%) and MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM, 0.46%). The top 10 holdings make up 4.5% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (20.9%), Utilities (18.4%) and Industrials (14.8%). Its largest country exposures are United States (83.8%), Canada (7.1%) and United Kingdom (4.2%).

It pays distributions yielding 2.22% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.12 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 9.8% over one year, up 22.3% over five years and up 91.1% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).

Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund

What is the current price of FVD?

The latest FVD price is $50.12 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $44.63–$51.41. The share price is up 9.8% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).

What is the expense ratio for FVD?

FVD's annual expense ratio is 0.62%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.

Does FVD pay dividends?

Yes, FVD pays a 2.22% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 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 FVD?

As of Oct 4, 2026, FVD's largest holdings are Emerson Electric Co. (0.5%), Accenture plc (0.5%), MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (0.5%) (combined weight: 1.4%). The fund holds 241 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.

How does FVD compare to similar ETFs?

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