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

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

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 28, 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

FGD Couldn't Keep Pace With Inflation

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF holds 99 global dividend stocks. It is well-diversified across countries and holdings, but it is overweight in financials. Historical performance is close to competitors.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2023

5 Market-Beating High-Dividend ETFs to Consider

These high-dividend ETFs beat the S&P 500 in the past month, yield better than the benchmark treasury yield and have a lower P/E than the S&P 500.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 27, 2023

FTRI: ETF With 8% Yield To Bet On Commodities

First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ETF holds 50 global stocks, mostly in materials and energy. The portfolio is quite concentrated in a few countries, industries and holdings. This fund may profit by inflation.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 21, 2023

FGD: Global ETF Growing Dividends, But Losing Value

FGD holds 100 dividend stocks from developed countries. It is very heavy in financial companies: about 45% of asset value.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 9, 2022