FDL ETF Analysis: Morningstar Dividend Leaders | NYSE

Large Value | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 8.104m USD | 12M Return: 23.2% | US3369171091 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Dividend Stocks, High Yield, Large Value, Index Tracking
Total Rating 66
Safety 61
Buy Signal -0.05
Large Value
Category Rotation: +2.4
TER: 0.45%
AUM: 8.10B
Avg Turnover: 30.6M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility12.4%
VaR 5th Pctl2.21%
VaR vs Median-1.04%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.46
Rel. Str. IBD61.5
Rel. Str. Peer Group40.2
Character TTM
Beta0.182
Beta Downside0.206
Hurst Exponent0.452
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD12.25%
CAGR/Max DD1.62
CAGR/Mean DD9.93

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 11.6 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 -1.3% 13
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 16, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 52.23 with a total of 601,016 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.17%, over one month by +0.15%, over three months by +4.05% and over the past year by +23.17%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 51.50 (which is 1.4% or 1.4 ATR below the current price).

Is FDL a buy, sell or hold?

Morningstar Dividend Leaders has no consensus analysts rating.