FDL ETF Analysis: Morningstar Dividend Leaders | NYSE

Large Value | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 7.905m USD | 12M Return: 20.5% | US3369171091 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Dividend Stocks, High Yield, Large Value, Index Tracking
Total Rating 61
Safety 56
Buy Signal 0.00
Large Value
Category Rotation: +3.0
TER: 0.45%
AUM: 7.91B
Avg Turnover: 29.8M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility13.6%
VaR 5th Pctl2.43%
VaR vs Median-0.85%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.26
Rel. Str. IBD54.9
Rel. Str. Peer Group27.2
Character TTM
Beta0.178
Beta Downside0.212
Hurst Exponent0.502
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD12.25%
CAGR/Max DD1.60
CAGR/Mean DD10.42

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 11.7 years of data

Jan +0.6% 34
Feb +1.2% 20
Mar +0.3% 7
Apr -0.4% 29
May -0.1% 7
Jun -0.5% 10
Jul +2.0% 33
Aug -1.2% 6
Sep -1.6% 31
Oct -1.7% 45
Nov +2.4% 65
Dec +0.5% 13

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: FDL Morningstar Dividend Leaders

The First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index, investing at least 90% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 100 highest-yielding stocks that have demonstrated a consistent record of dividend payments and the financial ability to sustain those payments. The fund is classified as non-diversified, meaning it may concentrate its holdings in a smaller number of issuers compared to diversified funds.

As a passively managed equity ETF in the Large Value category, FDL follows an index-based investment strategy that focuses on dividend-yielding companies. The funds emphasis on high-yielding stocks with sustainable dividend records reflects an income-oriented investment approach commonly used by investors seeking regular income streams and exposure to established, cash-generating businesses.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Fed rate hikes boost bond yields versus dividend stocks
  • Underlying holdings cut dividends amid economic slowdown pressure
  • AUM declines as investors rotate to low-cost dividend ETF competitors
  • Sector concentration in utilities and REITs amplifies interest rate sensitivity
What is the price of FDL shares?

As of September 27, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 49.76 with a total of 557,776 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.79%, over one month by -5.73%, over three months by +2.28% and over the past year by +20.46%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 48.80 (which is 1.9% or 1.8 ATR below the current price).

Is FDL a buy, sell or hold?

Morningstar Dividend Leaders has no consensus analysts rating.