FVD — First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund

FVD Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in FVD over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

FVD Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: FVD's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund (FVD) operates within the Dividend Income category, which ETFValuer tracks with a total of 20 funds. Issued by First Trust, the fund manages $8.04 billion in assets and trades at a price of $51.02. It holds an overall rank of #223 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 61.3 out of 100. Investors face an expense ratio of 0.62% while receiving a dividend yield of 1.62%. The substantial asset under management suggests significant investor adoption relative to the fund's cost structure and income profile. This combination of metrics positions the fund as a mid-tier option within its specific category and the broader market landscape.

Over the most recent trading day, the fund posted a return of +1.71%, which accelerated to +3.93% over the one-week period. Monthly performance showed further strength at +5.11%, continuing into a +7.84% gain over three months. The six-month return reached +8.57%, while year-to-date performance climbed to +11.74%. Annual returns extended this trajectory to +13.80%, and the three-year horizon demonstrated a cumulative return of +34.77%. The data indicates a consistent upward trend in returns as the time horizon extends from daily to multi-year periods. This pattern suggests that short-term fluctuations have been overshadowed by sustained growth over longer intervals.

The fund carries a Low volatility label and a beta of 0.49, indicating that its price movements are less sensitive to broader market shifts. A Sharpe ratio of 0.87 reflects the risk-adjusted return generated relative to the volatility experienced. During market downturns, the fund experienced a maximum drawdown of -11.97%, which represents the largest peak-to-trough decline recorded. The combination of a low beta and low volatility suggests the fund tends to move less aggressively than the general market in both directions. The Sharpe ratio implies that the returns achieved have been reasonable relative to the level of risk taken, while the max drawdown quantifies the specific downside exposure during the worst period.

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FVD Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 4.5% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how FVD's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With FVD

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with FVD's top 10 — PPH overlaps most, holding 4 of the same companies as FVD's top 10 (1.8% of FVD's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

FVD Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is — and average daily volume is 742K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $8.04B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: FVD is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

FVD Performance History

How FVD Compares to Other Dividend Income ETFs