(FDL) First Trust Morningstar - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US3369171091 • Large Value

FDL: Dividend, Stocks, ETF, Large-Cap, Value

The First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (NYSE ARCA: FDL) is designed to track the performance of the Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index, which focuses on high-yielding stocks with a proven track record of consistent dividend payments. The fund typically allocates at least 90% of its net assets to securities included in the index, which is composed of 100 stocks selected for their ability to sustain dividend payouts. As a non-diversified fund, it may concentrate its holdings in a smaller number of securities, which can increase risk but also potentially enhance returns. The fund is part of the large value ETF category, targeting investors seeking income and exposure to established companies with strong dividend histories.

From a technical standpoint, FDL has shown a short-term trend near its 20-day moving average of 40.52, with a last price of 40.57, indicating recent stability. The 50-day moving average of 41.94 suggests a slight downward trend over the medium term. The 200-day moving average of 40.65 aligns closely with current prices, signaling a flat longer-term trajectory. The ATR of 0.92 reflects low volatility, making it appealing to risk-averse investors. With an AUM of $5.058 billion, the fund benefits from scale, ensuring liquidity and operational efficiency.

Based on the technical and fundamental data, here is a 3-month forecast: - Price Movement: Expect FDL to trade within a narrow range, with potential downside limited by the 200-day moving average at 40.65. Upside may be capped near 41.94, the 50-day moving average. - Volatility: The ATR of 0.92 suggests continued low volatility, with average daily price swings remaining modest. - Fundamentals: The funds large AUM and focus on dividend-paying stocks position it to remain stable, supported by investor demand for income-generating assets.

Additional Sources for FDL ETF

FDL ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 5,273m
Category Large Value
TER 0.45%
IPO / Inception 2006-03-09

FDL ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 86.2
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 76.3
Rel. Strength 6.57
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 44.44 USD
Fair Price DCF -

FDL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.97%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.47%
Annual Growth 5y 8.51%
Payout Consistency 95.8%

FDL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -37.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 78.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 92.4%
CAGR 5y 16.35%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.99
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.15
Alpha 8.36
Beta 0.498
Volatility 25.59%
Current Volume 735.5k
Average Volume 20d 1055.4k
What is the price of FDL stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 41.14 with a total of 735,510 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.08%, over one month by -5.29%, over three months by -0.12% and over the past year by +16.38%.
Is First Trust Morningstar a good stock to buy?
Yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, First Trust Morningstar (NYSE ARCA:FDL) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 86.15 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of FDL as of May 2025 is 44.44. This means that FDL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.02%.
Is FDL a buy, sell or hold?
First Trust Morningstar has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for FDL stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, FDL First Trust Morningstar will be worth about 49.3 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 41.14. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +19.93%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 49.3 19.9%