SDVY ETF

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) debuted on 11/01/2017, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market.

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/01/2017.

SDVY tracks an Index of 100 small- and mid-cap U.S. stocks selected based on dividend growth, earnings growth, cash to debt, and dividend payout ratio screens. With a 1.85% expected dividend yield, influenced in large part by the fund's 0.60% expense ratio, SDVY is not aimed at attracting income investors. Instead, dividend growth is the objective. SDVY is on a two-year dividend growth streak, but I'm predicting that streak will end after this year concludes. Unfortunately, SDVY's recent total returns weren't too impressive, either.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market, the First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 11/01/2017.

The First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) made its debut on 11/01/2017, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market.

SDVY tracks an equal-weighted basket of small- and mid-cap stocks exhibiting strong historical dividend growth characteristics. Fees are 0.60% and SDVY yields 1.75% (1.55% expected). DGI investors typically seek positive trends in dividend growth and earnings. However, SDVY's requirement only requires positive growth from three years ago. As a result, SDVY holds many high-growth companies from three years ago, but about 50% have negative one-year trailing and expected earnings per share growth.

The First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) was launched on 11/01/2017, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Mid Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market, the First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 11/01/2017.

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF holds 100 small and mid-cap stocks screened on dividend growth, earnings growth, and quality. The SDVY ETF has a well-diversified portfolio but is concentrated in financials and industrials. Since its inception, SDVY has outperformed the S&P MidCap 400 index and two close competitors in total return and dividend growth rate.