FGD

📎 Investment Objective

The First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index.

✨ Key Features

• Broad global equity exposure with a focus on dividend-paying stocks
• Diversified portfolio across multiple developed and emerging market countries
• Emphasis on high-quality, sustainable dividends
• Passively managed to track the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Equity market risk - The value of the fund's holdings may decline due to general stock market conditions
• International/emerging markets risk - Investing in non-U.S. markets carries additional risks such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainty
• Dividend-focused risk - A emphasis on dividend-paying stocks may underperform the broader market during certain periods
• Tracking error risk - The fund may not perfectly track its underlying index

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for long-term investors seeking global equity exposure with a focus on dividend-paying stocks. It could be used as a core portfolio holding or to complement a broader investment strategy. Investors should be comfortable with the risks of global equity investing, including currency and political risks.