ATLASFirst Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.56% and the yield is 5.73%. The ten largest holdings are 17% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FGD
| Last price | $33.66 (0.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 58% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $33.20 – $34.49 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 5.73% · 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.
FGD fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Global equities |
| Assets under management | $1.5B |
| Expense ratio | 0.56% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 34% |
| Inception | Nov 21, 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 is an indicated annual dividend yield weighted index of 100 stocks selected from the developed-market portion of the Dow Jones World Index SM.
FGD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Half International Inc RHI | Industrials | 2.24% |
| Hyundai Elevator 017800 | Industrials | 2.03% |
| HP Inc HPQ | Technology | 1.73% |
| OMV Aktiengesellschaft OMV | Energy | 1.79% |
| Teleperformance SE TEP | Industrials | 1.79% |
| B&M European Value Retail plc BME | Consumer Defensive | 1.69% |
| Banco Bpm SpA BAMI | Financial Services | 1.53% |
| Legal & General Group PLC LGEN | Financial Services | 1.44% |
| Aker ASA AKER | Industrials | 1.41% |
| Phoenix Group Holdings PLC PHNX | Financial Services | 1.44% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FGD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 34.7% |
| Industrials | 16.1% |
| Energy | 10.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.8% |
| Communication Services | 8.0% |
| Consumer Defensive | 7.8% |
| Basic Materials | 5.7% |
| Utilities | 4.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.2% |
| Technology | 1.9% |
By region: Europe Developed 44.1%, North America 29.2%, United Kingdom 12.6%, Asia Developed 9.4%, Australasia 2.8%.
FGD returns and risk
| Year to date | +12.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +22.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +23.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.8% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.39 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FGD: frequently asked questions
What does FGD invest in?
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Robert Half International Inc (2.2%), Hyundai Elevator (2.0%), HP Inc (1.7%), OMV Aktiengesellschaft (1.8%), Teleperformance SE (1.8%).
What is the FGD expense ratio?
0.56% a year: about $56.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FGD dividend yield?
5.73%, paid quarterly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FGD go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 58%, with a likely range (50%) of $33.20 to $34.49 from $33.66 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FGD performed?
Year to date +12.3%, one year +22.7%, three years +23.4% a year, five years +11.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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