First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 5.68% ($1.91 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 $1.37B. Review FGD dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FGD fund composition

FGD holds 98 positions, with 17.8% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.55%, and manages $1.60B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
RHIRobert Half Inc.2.71%
017800.KSHyundai Elevator Co., Ltd. (HELCO)1.94%
TEP.PATeleperformance SE1.85%
HPQHP Inc.1.80%
BME.LB&M European Value Retail SA1.73%
OMV.VIOMV AG1.72%
LGEN.LLegal & General Group Plc1.54%
SDLF.LStandard Life PLC1.52%
HRBH&R Block, Inc.1.50%
BBYBest Buy Co., Inc.1.48%

Sector allocation

Financial Services36.0%Industrials15.4%Energy10.0%Consumer Cyclical8.7%Communication Services7.9%Consumer Defensive7.8%Basic Materials5.5%Utilities4.8%Other4.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD)

What is First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund's dividend yield?
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 5.68%, which works out to $1.91 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend 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 Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund increased its dividend?
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund invest in?
The First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to replicate the overall performance, encompassing both share price appreciation and dividend distributions, of the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index. This tracking objective is considered prior to the deduction of any associated fees and operating expenses.