- ISIN
- US33738D8204
- CUSIP
- 33738D820
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Aug 9, 2023
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Nasdaq US Small-Mid Cap Rising Dividend Achievers Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SDVD Performance Chart
FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (SDVD) is up 8.0% since the beginning of the year. SDVD is currently trading at $22 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (SDVD) has returned 8.00% so far this year and 19.91% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF
- 1D
- 0.63%
- 1M
- -1.30%
- YTD
- 8.00%
- 6M
- 8.38%
- 1Y
- 19.91%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
SDVD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 10, 2023, SDVD's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -9.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SDVD closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -6.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.62% | 4.03% | -5.36% | 6.81% | -2.81% | 0.05% | 8.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.23% | -4.75% | -4.49% | -3.39% | 5.57% | 2.93% | 2.20% | 4.78% | 0.57% | -1.86% | 2.20% | 1.06% | 8.66% |
| 2024 | -2.39% | 3.35% | 5.70% | -5.74% | 4.88% | -2.29% | 9.24% | -1.98% | 1.18% | -0.37% | 10.89% | -9.30% | 11.82% |
| 2023 | -0.77% | -4.27% | -4.43% | 8.77% | 11.66% | 10.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF has an annualized alpha of -3.48%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 11, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 125.09% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.53% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -3.48% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.57, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -3.48%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 89.53%
- Downside Capture
- 125.09%
Expense Ratio
SDVD has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SDVD ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (SDVD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| SDVD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.51 | 2.24 | -0.74 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.30 | 3.07 | -0.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.41 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.46 | 2.93 | -0.47 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.39 | 13.52 | -5.13 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF provided a 8.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.99 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.99 | $1.79 | $1.99 | $0.67 |
Dividend yield | 8.93% | 8.36% | 9.26% | 3.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.31 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.94 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $1.79 |
| 2024 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.30 | $0.16 | $1.99 |
| 2023 | $0.25 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.67 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income 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 FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF was 24.17%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 171 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF drawdown is 3.09%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -24.17%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 8mo 7d | 1y 15dNov 2024 - Dec 2025 |
2023 correction2023 | -11.02%Oct 2023 | 1mo 22d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 27dSep 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.67%Aug 2024 | 6d | 2mo 5d | 2mo 11dAug 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.76%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | — | 3mo 7dFeb 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.86%Apr 2024 | 16d | 2mo 29d | 3mo 15dApr 2024 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SDVD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.17% | -56.78% | +32.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.76% | -9.10% | +0.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.09% | -0.74% | -2.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.86% | -10.72% | +5.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.57% | 1.97% | +0.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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