Is First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend ETF (FGD) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 11/21/2007, the First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend ETF (FGD) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • 9 hours ago

Guide to High Dividend-Paying ETFs

Markets face AI, rate and geopolitical risks. These high-dividend ETFs offer attractive yields and steady income to help investors navigate volatility.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Is First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend ETF (FGD) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 11/21/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend ETF (FGD) provides investors broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 29, 2026

If You Only Buy One Dividend ETF, Make It This One

The First Trust Dow Jones Global Select ETF pays out a distribution yield of 5%. Its year-to-date, one-year, and three-year returns beat the S&P 500.

The Motley Fool • Jun 14, 2026

Guide to High-Dividend Paying ETFs

High-dividend ETFs are back in focus as geopolitical risks and AI valuation worries push investors toward steady income plays.

Zacks Investment Research • May 29, 2026

5 Dividend ETFs That Pay More than 5% Yield Right Now

For income investors who are tired of “safe” 2% or 3% yields, the current market offers a variety of different ETFs that are paying well above 5%.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 21, 2026

5 Dividend ETF Winners of 2025 That Breezed Past the S&P 500

5 dividend ETFs crushed the S&P 500 in 2025 as global payouts shined. Winners include FDD, IDV, DTH, FGD & DWX.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 2, 2026

5 High-Dividend ETFs to Earn Current Income

Market looks overheated? Earn stable income with high-dividend ETFs?

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 25, 2025

FGD: A Classic Value Trap For Income Investors

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund is rated a Hold due to high risk and weak portfolio quality. FGD offers an attractive dividend yield and recent strong performance but carries a high expense ratio and significant sector concentration. The fund's volatility, drawdown risk, and questionable top holdings like Kohl's suggest exposure to value traps and poor risk-adjusted returns.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2025

WDIV Vs. FGD: Which Is The Best Global Dividend Growth ETF?

SPDR® S&P Global Dividend ETF invests in international dividend aristocrats. First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF has many common characteristics and may be considered a close competitor. I compare these exchange-traded funds, WDIV and FGD, regarding a number of criteria.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 1, 2023