Should First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on August 8, 2017.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 3, 2025

Is First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) made its debut on 08/08/2017, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 16, 2025

ETFs to Gain as Inflation Edges Higher in August

Inflation rose in August, but jobless claims rose, too, shaping Fed rate cut odds and boosting the appeal of large-cap blend ETFs like ITOT, EDOW and IVV.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 12, 2025

Have $500? Two Savvy ETFs You Should Be Buying Now

If you can't beat the market just buy the market.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 22, 2024

EDOW: Dow Industrials ETF Puts Dent In 'Buy And Hold' Myth

Buy and hold investing can be risky, with many Dow stocks producing zero returns over long periods, emphasizing the need for active management. Tactical management of position sizes is crucial to mitigate risk and enhance returns, especially in a market heavily reliant on top-weighted stocks. Equal-weighted indices like EDOW may outperform cap-weighted ones, but holding stocks for years without review is not advisable.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 6, 2024

EDOW: Excessive Fees For This Equal Weight Dow 30 ETF

EDOW tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average Equal Weight Index, offering investors an alternative to the more popular price-weighted (DIA) and yield-weighted (DJD) funds. However, EDOW has failed to catch on. With just $225 million in assets under management since its August 2017 launch date, a big reason is its 0.50% expense ratio. One benefit of EDOW's equal weight approach is reduced volatility. However, its fundamentals are underwhelming compared to DIA, and with 76% overlap, the fees aren't justified.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 2024

ETFs in Focus as Amazon Enters Dow Jones

Amazon.com (AMZN) joined the Dow Jones, replacing drugstore operator Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) on Feb 26. The reshuffle reflects the ongoing shift from traditional brick-and-mortar retail to e-commerce and technology-driven companies.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 27, 2024

Will Dow Jones ETFs Rule in 2024?

The laggard of the three key U.S. equity gauges in 2023 -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average -- managed to close the first trading day of 2024 in the green, unlike the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 3, 2024

Dow Jones ETFs at Record High: More Rally Expected in 2024?

Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average attained a historic landmark, reaching a record high, thanks to the Federal Reserve's dovish stance and tone.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 18, 2023

ETFs to Play Dow Jones' Solid Catch-Up

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been outperforming over the past three months, rising 5.1% compared with a 3.6% gain for the broad market index fund (SPY).

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 12, 2023