First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund Price & Performance (FVD)

The First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund (FVD) closed at $42.94 on April 17, up 0.77% for the day, but recent trends suggest caution. Despite a short-term buy signal, the ETF remains in a broader downward trend, with analysts predicting potential further declines in the coming weeks.123

First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2612 per share, payable on March 31, 2025. This payout supports an annual yield of approximately 2.43%, reinforcing FVD’s reputation as a steady income option for dividend-focused investors.435

FVD’s portfolio is heavily weighted toward U.S. stocks (85%), with significant exposure to industrials, utilities, and consumer defensive sectors. The top holdings include Paychex, Abbott Laboratories, and Altria Group, underpinning the fund’s value-focused and defensive investment strategy.67