First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About FGD

What does FGD 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.

What is the expense ratio of FGD?

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) charges an expense ratio of 0.55%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is FGD's dividend yield?

FGD's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.87%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is FGD?

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) manages $1.63B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is FGD actively managed or an index fund?

FGD's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was FGD launched?

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) launched in November 2007 and is managed by First Trust.