ATLASFirst Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund (FDD): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund (FDD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.61% and the yield is 5.75%. The ten largest holdings are 46% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FDD
| Last price | $19.27 (+0.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $18.89 – $19.86 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 5.75% · quarterly |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
FDD fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Europe |
| Assets under management | $868M |
| Expense ratio | 0.61% |
| Number of holdings | 30 |
| Portfolio turnover | 47% |
| Inception | Aug 27, 2007 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index consists of 30 high dividend-yielding securities selected from the STOXX ® Europe 600 Index. In addition, a security must be issued by a company with a non-negative five-year dividend-per-share growth rate and a dividend-to-earnings ratio of 60% or less.
FDD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Legal & General Group PLC LGEN | Financial Services | 6.06% |
| Teleperformance SE TEP | Industrials | 5.91% |
| B&M European Value Retail plc BME | Consumer Defensive | 5.62% |
| Aker BP ASA AKERBP | Energy | 4.67% |
| ABN Amro Group NV ABN | Financial Services | 4.44% |
| Taylor Wimpey PLC TW | Consumer Cyclical | 3.99% |
| Aegon NV AGN | Financial Services | 4.19% |
| Investec PLC INVP | Financial Services | 3.96% |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc RBS | Regional Banks | 3.72% |
| ASR Nederland NV ASRNL | Financial Services | 3.55% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FDD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 53.7% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 11.7% |
| Industrials | 11.7% |
| Energy | 10.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.3% |
| Basic Materials | 2.8% |
| Real Estate | 2.5% |
| Communication Services | 1.6% |
By region: Europe Developed 67.7%, United Kingdom 29.3%, Europe Emerging 3.0%.
FDD returns and risk
| Year to date | +11.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +25.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +27.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.37 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FDD: frequently asked questions
What does FDD invest in?
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Legal & General Group PLC (6.1%), Teleperformance SE (5.9%), B&M European Value Retail plc (5.6%), Aker BP ASA (4.7%), ABN Amro Group NV (4.4%).
What is the FDD expense ratio?
0.61% a year: about $61.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FDD dividend yield?
5.75%, paid quarterly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FDD go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $18.89 to $19.86 from $19.27 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FDD performed?
Year to date +11.5%, one year +25.1%, three years +27.9% a year, five years +12.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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