- ISIN
- US33738R1187
- CUSIP
- 33738R118
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Aug 14, 2012
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Technology Equities, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $4B
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Performance
TDIV Performance Chart
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) is up 21.2% since the beginning of the year. TDIV is currently trading at $117 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TDIV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,242.
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Returns By Period
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) has returned 21.15% so far this year and 41.17% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, TDIV has achieved an annualized return of 18.38%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.33% per year.
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund
- 1D
- -5.89%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 21.15%
- 6M
- 17.77%
- 1Y
- 41.17%
- 3Y*
- 30.32%
- 5Y*
- 17.52%
- 10Y*
- 18.38%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.64%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
TDIV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 14, 2012, TDIV's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +15.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, TDIV closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.97% | 0.05% | -4.89% | 15.34% | 14.06% | -5.10% | 21.15% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.92% | -1.81% | -6.83% | -0.15% | 10.46% | 11.46% | 0.35% | 1.47% | 7.67% | 2.31% | -3.23% | -0.30% | 25.27% |
| 2024 | 2.45% | 3.59% | 2.71% | -3.92% | 7.89% | 5.27% | 1.12% | 1.59% | 3.62% | -2.83% | 2.49% | -1.34% | 24.43% |
| 2023 | 8.04% | -2.58% | 7.93% | -2.11% | 4.27% | 6.74% | 2.45% | -0.73% | -5.62% | -2.34% | 11.41% | 5.76% | 36.71% |
| 2022 | -4.07% | -3.98% | 2.19% | -8.31% | 3.89% | -10.11% | 6.74% | -6.46% | -12.25% | 7.94% | 8.99% | -6.24% | -22.13% |
| 2021 | 1.11% | 2.06% | 6.09% | 2.63% | 1.73% | 2.17% | 0.94% | 2.11% | -4.02% | 2.18% | 3.28% | 6.21% | 29.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.83%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 15, 2012.
- This ETF captured 116.23% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.00% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.83% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.05 and R2 of 0.84, 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
- 2.83%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 116.23%
- Downside Capture
- 102.00%
Expense Ratio
TDIV has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TDIV ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| TDIV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.36 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.90 | 2.69 | +1.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.98 | 12.34 | -0.36 |
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
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund provided a 1.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.41 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.41 | $1.36 | $1.25 | $1.11 | $1.20 | $1.11 | $1.03 | $0.98 | $0.98 | $0.80 | $0.72 | $0.64 |
Dividend yield | 1.20% | 1.40% | 1.59% | 1.74% | 2.51% | 1.76% | 2.07% | 2.27% | 2.97% | 2.27% | 2.45% | 2.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $1.25 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $1.11 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $1.20 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $1.11 |
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 First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund. 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 NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund was 31.97%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 291 trading sessions.
The current First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund drawdown is 8.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -31.97%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 1y 1mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.59%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 8d | 6mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.00%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 1mo 28d | 3mo 14dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.48%Dec 2018 | 2mo 21d | 2mo 21d | 5mo 12dOct 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.42%Jan 2016 | 10mo 29d | 5mo 24d | 1y 4moFeb 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TDIV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.97% | -56.78% | +24.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.74% | -9.10% | -1.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.00% | -18.90% | -4.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.97% | -25.43% | -6.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.97% | -33.92% | +1.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.88% | -2.97% | -5.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.84% | -10.72% | +5.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.49% | 1.97% | +1.52% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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