FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (SDVD): outlook, holdings and fees
FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (SDVD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.84% and the yield is 6.75%. The ten largest holdings are 10% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SDVD
| Last price | $22.55 (+1.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $22.12 – $23.21 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 6.75% |
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.
SDVD fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Bonds (broad) |
| Assets under management | $879M |
| Expense ratio | 0.84% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 30% |
| Inception | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying securities and/or investments that provide exposure to dividend-paying securities of small and/or mid-capitalization companies. The fund also seeks a secondary objective of generating capital appreciation. The fund is non-diversified.
SDVD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| National HealthCare Corporation NHC | Healthcare | 1.14% |
| Reinsurance Group of America RGA | Financial Services | 1.09% |
| Williams-Sonoma Inc WSM | Consumer Cyclical | 1.05% |
| NetApp Inc NTAP | Technology | 1.02% |
| First BanCorp. FBP | Financial Services | 1.07% |
| VeriSign Inc VRSN | Technology | 1.05% |
| Inter Parfums Inc IPAR | Consumer Defensive | 0.99% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies AIT | Industrials | 1.00% |
| OFG Bancorp OFG | Financial Services | 1.00% |
| The Hanover Insurance Group Inc THG | Financial Services | 0.97% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SDVD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 33.4% |
| Industrials | 27.6% |
| Technology | 9.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.0% |
| Basic Materials | 4.1% |
| Healthcare | 3.6% |
| Energy | 3.5% |
| Communication Services | 3.1% |
| Real Estate | 0.3% |
By region: North America 97.0%, Latin America 2.2%, Asia Emerging 0.8%.
SDVD returns and risk
| Year to date | +9.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +16.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.62 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SDVD: frequently asked questions
What does SDVD invest in?
FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are National HealthCare Corporation (1.1%), Reinsurance Group of America (1.1%), Williams-Sonoma Inc (1.1%), NetApp Inc (1.0%), First BanCorp. (1.1%).
What is the SDVD expense ratio?
0.84% a year: about $84.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SDVD dividend yield?
6.75%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SDVD 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 $22.12 to $23.21 from $22.55 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SDVD performed?
Year to date +9.4%, one year +16.4%, three years +16.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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