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 $79.88 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 0.5% 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: +1.96%, 1-year: +20.51%, 3-year annualised: +22.21%, 5-year annualised: +11.50%, 10-year annualised: +15.30%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.05, 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 0.89%, 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 The Travelers Companies Inc (TRV, 2.5%), Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP, 2.3%), Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE, 2.3%), Visa Inc. Class A (V, 2.2%), Accenture plc (ACN, 2.3%) — and 67 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 (37.2%), Technology (24.8%), Industrials (11.8%). 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 $25.51B 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 14.15% and a beta of 0.94 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.05 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
2026-10-21	$80.05	$80.16	$79.61	$79.88	$79.88	993,500
2026-10-20	$79.30	$79.92	$79.15	$79.63	$79.63	990,423
2026-10-19	$79.65	$79.70	$79.30	$79.34	$79.34	1,578,272
2026-10-16	$79.88	$80.25	$79.14	$79.37	$79.37	1,131,200
2026-10-15	$79.01	$79.81	$78.85	$79.73	$79.73	1,457,815
2026-10-14	$79.01	$79.10	$78.44	$78.93	$78.93	1,100,248
2026-10-13	$79.79	$79.88	$79.30	$79.53	$79.53	880,947
2026-10-12	$79.66	$80.06	$79.61	$79.74	$79.74	726,831
2026-10-09	$79.60	$79.71	$79.31	$79.58	$79.58	1,006,900
2026-10-08	$78.45	$79.43	$78.45	$79.43	$79.43	1,348,300

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TRV	The Travelers Companies Inc	2.48%
2	ADP	Automatic Data Processing Inc	2.30%
3	EXPE	Expedia Group Inc.	2.32%
4	V	Visa Inc. Class A	2.20%
5	ACN	Accenture plc	2.33%
6	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	2.26%
7	ROST	Ross Stores Inc	2.25%
8	ALL	The Allstate Corporation	2.20%
9	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	2.10%
10	CB	Chubb Ltd	2.13%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	37.21%
Technology	24.85%
Industrials	11.82%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.29%
Communication Services	4.07%
Healthcare	3.94%
Consumer Defensive	2.56%
Energy	1.81%
Basic Materials	0.49%
Utilities	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%

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First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY : NASDAQ)

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