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First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF

SDVY tracks an equal-weighted index of small- and mid-cap US companies with historically increasing dividends and that meet various fundamental criteria.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) debuted on 11/01/2017, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market.

Is First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/01/2017.

Should First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) Be on Your Investing Radar?

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SDVY #Cboe--The First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF is now trading on Cboe Canada under the symbols SDVY and SDVY.F.

Cboe Canada Welcomes First Trust for Launch of Dividend Focused ETF

SDVY tracks an Index of 100 small- and mid-cap U.S. stocks selected based on dividend growth, earnings growth, cash to debt, and dividend payout ratio screens. With a 1.85% expected dividend yield, influenced in large part by the fund's 0.60% expense ratio, SDVY is not aimed at attracting income investors. Instead, dividend growth is the objective. SDVY is on a two-year dividend growth streak, but I'm predicting that streak will end after this year concludes. Unfortunately, SDVY's recent total returns weren't too impressive, either.

SDVY: Low Yield, Low Expectations For These Small/Mid-Cap Rising Dividend Achievers

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF focuses on small and mid-cap stocks with a history of increasing dividends. SDVY is diversified across sectors, with a focus on financials and industrials. The fund has outperformed its competitor, ProShares S&P Midcap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF, and offers potential for growing income.

SDVY: Strong Way To Play 2 Big Themes

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SDVY tracks an equal-weighted basket of small- and mid-cap stocks exhibiting strong historical dividend growth characteristics. Fees are 0.60% and SDVY yields 1.75% (1.55% expected). DGI investors typically seek positive trends in dividend growth and earnings. However, SDVY's requirement only requires positive growth from three years ago. As a result, SDVY holds many high-growth companies from three years ago, but about 50% have negative one-year trailing and expected earnings per share growth.

SDVY: DGI Investors Should Avoid This Small/Mid-Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF

Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF

Some of the best-performing stocks over the long haul are mid-caps, traditionally defined as companies with market capitalizations between $2 billion and $10 billion. In January 2020, I wrote about 10 mid-cap ETFs to buy for the next decade.

3 Mid-Cap ETFs to Buy for the Next Decade

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF holds 100 small and mid-cap stocks screened on dividend growth, earnings growth, and quality. The SDVY ETF has a well-diversified portfolio but is concentrated in financials and industrials. Since its inception, SDVY has outperformed the S&P MidCap 400 index and two close competitors in total return and dividend growth rate.

SDVY: Best Of Breed Small And Mid-Cap Dividend Growth ETF

SDVY has been mostly a disappointment since the previous note as 80 holdings out of 100 in its portfolio have delivered negative price returns. However, I remain constructive on this vehicle nonetheless and maintain the Buy rating as the factor story remains attractive tactically. SDVY has both quality and value, sporting a low P/E of just 8.7x, a solid debt-adjusted earnings yield of 11.8%, and double-digit capital efficiency indicators.

SDVY: Defending The Bullish Thesis After Soft Performance

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Vaneck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF

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SDVY relies on a quality screening process to build a small/mid-cap dividend achievers portfolio. The ETF has demonstrated strong performance since its inception. The factor story together with remarkable dividend growth characteristics beneath the surface makes SDVY a vehicle to consider.

SDVY: Top-Quality Dividend Growth Mix To Consider

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund

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Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF

ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Dividend stocks have been beating the market for quite some months. These dividend ETFs have been winning this year.

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AbbVie

ARK Innovation ETF

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Evercore

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Lowe's

Altria

Realty Income Corp

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Sherwin-Williams

AT&T

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Williams-Sonoma

We start out with a short list of guidelines that make it easier to identify dividend stocks that are still worth investing in right now.

The Best Dividend Stocks For January 2022

First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF

Investors looking to diversify their dividend portfolios, which tend to be heavy on large cap equities, may find improving opportunity amongst smaller stocks. The First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ: SDVY) is an efficient avenue for tapping into that trend.

Need Some Smaller Dividend Exposure?

Income investors usually focus on large cap equities in the hunt for reliable dividends, but smaller stocks offer plenty of payout potential. The First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ: SDVY) is an exemplary case.

Small Stocks with Big Payouts: The SDVY ETF

Smaller stocks, including both mid- and small-caps, can be overlooked components of solid dividend portfolios. The First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ: SDVY) helps investors access a basket of dividend payers from both the mid- and small-cap spaces.

Small Stocks, Big Potential: First Trust's SDVY

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Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF

Zeroing in on the 'dividend aristocrats' or the 'dividend growers' could be the most beneficial way to ride out the current market volatility resulting from political and geopolitical worries.

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