First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 3.62% ($1.94 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $8.40B. Review FDL dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FDL fund composition

FDL holds 100 positions, with 51.2% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.43%, and manages $8.45B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
CVXChevron Corporation9.35%
PFEPfizer Inc.6.55%
VZVerizon Communications Inc.6.53%
PMPhilip Morris International Inc.6.51%
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.5.02%
MOAltria Group, Inc.4.99%
ACNAccenture plc3.43%
UPSUnited Parcel Service, Inc. (Class B)3.23%
BMYBristol-Myers Squibb Company3.00%
CMCSAComcast Corporation (Class A)2.55%

Sector allocation

Consumer Defensive24.4%Utilities14.7%Energy12.5%Financial Services12.5%Healthcare12.3%Communication Services10.8%Technology5.0%Consumer Cyclical3.9%Other3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL)

What is First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund's dividend yield?
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 3.62%, which works out to $1.94 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 30, 2026.
How many years has First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund increased its dividend?
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund invest in?
This offering, known as the First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund, operates as an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Its fundamental purpose is to closely mirror the performance of the Morningstar Dividend Leaders IndexSM, aiming to match both its price movements and dividend generation as accurately as possible before factoring in the fund's own fees and expenses.