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RDVI aims to provide income at an annual rate of 8%, before fees and expenses, over the annual dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index. The sources for income stem from dividends from individual equity positions and premiums from selling naked call options. Selecting the portfolio involves screening a broad market index for those that have a history of raising their dividends, while exhibiting characteristics to continue to do so. Each week, RDVI attempts to bridge the difference between the dividend income of its equity portfolio and its target distribution by selling at-the-money, naked call…
Externally managed BDCs have to meet a high bar to qualify for a durable income portfolio. Their fees and sub-optimal incentives provide a structural headwind for long-term compounding. In my portfolio, I hold 2 externally managed BDCs that have passed the test.
FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (RDVI) offers a differentiated approach, combining a rising dividend-focused index with a dynamic S&P 500 call-writing overlay. RDVI targets an 8% annual distribution yield, currently yielding 8.31% monthly, and has delivered consistent, growing payouts supported by its strategy. RDVI has outperformed other call-writing funds and, at times, even SPY, despite a higher expense ratio, making it compelling for income-focused investors.
First Trust FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (RDVI) targets an 8% yield above the S&P 500, blending dividend growth equities with partial covered calls. RDVI's unique strategy selects Nasdaq dividend growers and writes S&P 500 index calls, aiming for steady income and some capital appreciation. RDVI has delivered strong, rising monthly distributions and robust total returns since inception, but lacks a track record through a significant market correction.
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: April 21, 2026 Record Date: April 21, 2026 Payable Date: April 30, 2026 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Nasdaq Firs.
RDVI offers a superior yield-focused strategy amid market volatility, outperforming JEPI and earning a "Buy" rating. RDVI's portfolio emphasizes dividend growth and stability, using partial option coverage to balance high yields and capital preservation. JEPI's reliance on ELNs and declining dividend stability, combined with capital erosion, leads to a "Sell".