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 3.61% ($1.85 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 25, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $7.39B. 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 50.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.43%, and manages $7.91B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
CVXChevron Corporation8.98%
VZVerizon Communications Inc.7.97%
PFEPfizer Inc.6.39%
PMPhilip Morris International Inc.5.99%
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.4.60%
MOAltria Group, Inc.4.17%
BMYBristol-Myers Squibb Company3.57%
CMCSAComcast Corporation (Class A)3.03%
UPSUnited Parcel Service, Inc. (Class B)2.76%
MDTMedtronic Plc2.51%

Sector allocation

Consumer Defensive23.4%Financial Services13.4%Utilities13.3%Healthcare12.6%Energy12.2%Communication Services11.9%Technology5.4%Consumer Cyclical4.2%Other3.7%

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 3.61%, which works out to $1.85 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 June 25, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 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.