# First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fgd for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: First Trust · Asset class: Equity Income - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2007-11-21 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. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $33.61 | | Expense Ratio | 0.55% | | Assets Under Management | $1.60B | | NAV | $33.56 | | Holdings Count | 98 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 5.69% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.91 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $28.74 – $36.08 | | Beta | 0.75 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.6406 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-24 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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 5.69%, 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 $1.60B 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. ### Does FGD pay a dividend? Yes, First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.69%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does FGD pay dividends? First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is FGD's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for FGD was 2026-09-24. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will FGD's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.55% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does FGD charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from FGD's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does FGD cost more than a fund like VOO? FGD's strategy (current expense ratio 0.55%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where FGD sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to FGD? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as FGD (0.55%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fgd - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fgd/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fgd/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fgd/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fgd/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.