First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY)
RDVY is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the NASDAQ US Rising Dividend Achievers. RDVY launched on Jan 6, 2014 and has a 0.50% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US33738R5063 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 33738R506 |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | NASDAQ US Rising Dividend Achievers |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
RDVY features an expense ratio of 0.50%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF had a return of 23.41% year-to-date (YTD) and 40.58% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF had an annualized return of 13.31%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.39%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 23.41% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 4.81% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 14.68% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 40.58% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 15.09% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 13.31% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of RDVY, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.62% | 2.90% | 6.73% | -5.07% | 3.62% | -0.43% | 6.78% | 0.50% | 1.11% | -0.29% | 23.41% | ||
| 2023 | 9.11% | -3.46% | -2.53% | 1.36% | -3.12% | 7.61% | 5.27% | -3.39% | -3.60% | -3.72% | 9.09% | 7.78% | 20.38% |
| 2022 | -2.82% | -2.26% | -0.08% | -7.35% | 3.85% | -12.74% | 8.58% | -3.40% | -8.93% | 12.40% | 7.69% | -5.87% | -13.27% |
| 2021 | -2.13% | 9.11% | 6.94% | 4.86% | 2.35% | -1.35% | 0.23% | 2.99% | -4.01% | 5.37% | -1.58% | 5.56% | 31.14% |
| 2020 | -4.12% | -8.34% | -18.36% | 13.66% | 3.60% | 2.75% | 3.34% | 5.40% | -2.17% | -1.46% | 16.60% | 6.78% | 13.47% |
| 2019 | 10.75% | 3.30% | -1.29% | 6.47% | -10.14% | 9.31% | 3.48% | -5.07% | 4.81% | 4.27% | 4.56% | 3.88% | 37.71% |
| 2018 | 4.25% | -1.22% | -3.12% | 0.10% | 1.11% | -0.08% | 2.70% | 2.99% | -0.12% | -7.35% | 1.74% | -10.35% | -9.92% |
| 2017 | 2.35% | 5.54% | -0.19% | 1.28% | -0.11% | 1.14% | 1.63% | -1.82% | 3.55% | 1.26% | 4.65% | 1.62% | 22.75% |
| 2016 | -6.37% | 0.62% | 7.66% | -0.82% | 2.04% | -2.77% | 5.36% | 2.99% | 0.64% | 0.98% | 9.77% | 0.88% | 21.85% |
| 2015 | -3.63% | 7.99% | -1.63% | 0.09% | 1.57% | -2.45% | 2.36% | -6.18% | -3.14% | 7.22% | -1.10% | -3.15% | -3.00% |
| 2014 | -4.42% | 3.59% | 1.79% | 1.04% | 1.71% | 1.30% | 0.86% | 2.84% | 1.02% | -0.87% | 1.57% | -0.11% | 10.58% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of RDVY is 77, placing it in the top 23% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF provided a 1.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.02 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.02 | $1.08 | $0.97 | $0.54 | $0.61 | $0.56 | $0.45 | $0.37 | $0.51 | $0.44 | $0.42 |
Dividend yield | 1.62% | 2.09% | 2.21% | 1.04% | 1.53% | 1.55% | 1.68% | 1.25% | 2.07% | 2.14% | 1.91% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $1.08 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.97 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.54 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.61 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.56 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.45 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.37 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.51 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.44 |
| 2014 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.42 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF was 40.60%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF drawdown is 0.79%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.6% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 188 |
| -25.32% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 303 | Dec 14, 2023 | 489 |
| -21.94% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 85 | Apr 29, 2019 | 149 |
| -19.06% | May 22, 2015 | 182 | Feb 11, 2016 | 134 | Aug 23, 2016 | 316 |
| -10.14% | May 1, 2019 | 22 | May 31, 2019 | 35 | Jul 22, 2019 | 57 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF volatility is 7.13%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.