Question 1

What is RDVY?

Accepted Answer

RDVY — First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stock and depositary receipts that comprise the index. According to the index Provider, the index measures the performance of a selection of securities that have increased their dividend value over the previous three year and five-year annual periods. The index is comprised of four Sub-Port…

Question 2

What is the RDVY ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

RDVY last traded at $79.19 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the RDVY MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

RDVY has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.49% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time.

Question 4

What are RDVY annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

RDVY historical returns: YTD: +1.08%, 1-year: +20.31%, 3-year annualised: +21.45%, 5-year annualised: +12.16%, 10-year annualised: +15.50%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.04, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does RDVY pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RDVY distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.83%, paid quarterly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does RDVY invest in?

Accepted Answer

RDVY's top holdings include Applied Materials Inc (AMAT, 2.5%), Lam Research Corp (LRCX, 2.5%), KLA Corporation (KLAC, 2.3%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 2.3%), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 2.2%) — and 45 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does RDVY invest in?

Accepted Answer

RDVY's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (38.5%), Technology (26.5%), Industrials (12.4%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is RDVY? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

RDVY has approximately $25.20B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was RDVY launched?

Accepted Answer

RDVY was launched on January 6, 2014, giving it a 12-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy RDVY in Canada?

Accepted Answer

RDVY trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker RDVY. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is RDVY?

Accepted Answer

RDVY has a 1-year volatility of 13.38% and a beta of 0.91 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.04 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$78.78	$79.31	$78.32	$79.19	$79.19	1,455,601
2026-09-30	$79.08	$79.08	$78.27	$78.29	$78.29	1,149,547
2026-09-29	$78.94	$79.07	$78.36	$78.82	$78.82	1,570,214
2026-09-28	$79.10	$79.13	$78.53	$78.75	$78.75	1,048,654
2026-09-25	$79.13	$79.49	$78.76	$79.36	$79.36	869,792
2026-09-24	$78.63	$78.89	$78.38	$78.76	$78.76	952,798
2026-09-23	$79.49	$79.49	$78.87	$78.94	$78.94	1,534,491
2026-09-22	$80.36	$80.43	$79.17	$79.59	$79.59	1,253,484
2026-09-21	$79.90	$80.31	$79.69	$80.14	$80.14	836,983
2026-09-18	$79.14	$79.35	$78.88	$79.31	$79.31	950,000

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AMAT	Applied Materials Inc	2.54%
2	LRCX	Lam Research Corp	2.54%
3	KLAC	KLA Corporation	2.33%
4	MU	Micron Technology Inc	2.28%
5	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	2.24%
6	GEV	GE Vernova LLC	2.24%
7	TRV	The Travelers Companies Inc	2.22%
8	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	2.21%
9	ROST	Ross Stores Inc	2.17%
10	BK	The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation	2.17%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	38.48%
Technology	26.52%
Industrials	12.39%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.63%
Communication Services	4.36%
Healthcare	4.00%
Consumer Defensive	2.32%
Energy	1.83%
Basic Materials	0.47%
Utilities	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%

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