First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.50% and the yield is 0.89%. The ten largest holdings are 23% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on RDVY
| Last price | $80.05 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $78.70 – $82.26 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 0.89% · 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.
RDVY fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Dividend stocks |
| Assets under management | $25.5B |
| Expense ratio | 0.50% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 58% |
| Inception | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stock and depositary receipts that comprise the index. According to the index Provider, the index measures the performance of a selection of securities that have increased their dividend value over the previous three year and five-year annual periods. The index is comprised of four Sub-Portfolios.
RDVY top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials Inc AMAT | Technology | 2.63% |
| Lam Research Corp LRCX | Technology | 2.54% |
| KLA Corporation KLAC | Technology | 2.36% |
| GE Vernova LLC GEV | Industrials | 2.33% |
| The Travelers Companies Inc TRV | Financial Services | 2.31% |
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 2.20% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 2.32% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 2.28% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 2.28% |
| Visa Inc. Class A V | Financial Services | 2.15% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
RDVY sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 37.6% |
| Technology | 26.8% |
| Industrials | 12.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.3% |
| Communication Services | 4.4% |
| Healthcare | 4.0% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.3% |
| Energy | 1.8% |
| Basic Materials | 0.5% |
By region: North America 97.7%, Europe Developed 2.3%.
RDVY returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +20.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +22.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +14.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 15.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.05 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
RDVY: frequently asked questions
What does RDVY invest in?
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Applied Materials Inc (2.6%), Lam Research Corp (2.5%), KLA Corporation (2.4%), GE Vernova LLC (2.3%), The Travelers Companies Inc (2.3%).
What is the RDVY expense ratio?
0.50% a year: about $50.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the RDVY dividend yield?
0.89%, paid quarterly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will RDVY go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $78.70 to $82.26 from $80.05 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has RDVY performed?
Year to date +14.7%, one year +20.6%, three years +22.0% a year, five years +12.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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