First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 0.99% ($0.42 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 $10.96B. Review SDVY dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

SDVY fund composition

SDVY holds 172 positions, with 10.5% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.58%, and manages $11.17B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
NHCNational HealthCare Corporation1.21%
RGAReinsurance Group of America, Incorporated1.10%
WSMWilliams-Sonoma, Inc.1.09%
THGThe Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.1.06%
EXPEExpedia Group, Inc.1.03%
IPARInterparfums, Inc.1.02%
FBPFirst BanCorp.1.02%
OFGOFG Bancorp1.00%
AIZAssurant, Inc.1.00%
VRSNVeriSign, Inc.0.99%

Sector allocation

Financial Services34.0%Industrials27.9%Technology9.7%Consumer Cyclical9.2%Consumer Defensive4.9%Basic Materials4.2%Healthcare3.6%Energy3.2%Other3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY)

What is First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.99%, which works out to $0.42 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 30, 2026.
What does First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF invest in?
The First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) is designed to mirror the overall performance—both market value and income, before any fund fees and expenses—of a specific benchmark: the Nasdaq US Small Mid Cap Rising Dividend Achievers Index. Typically, the fund commits a minimum of 90% of its total assets to the securities that make up this Index. The Index itself is comprised of a curated selection of smaller and medium-sized companies. These firms are chosen for their consistent track record of boosting their dividend payments, alongside possessing the financial...