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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Should First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on 03/09/2006, the First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market. The fund is sponsored by First Trust Advisors. It has amassed assets over $5.43 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market. Companies that find themselves in the large cap category typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Considered a more stable option, large cap companies boast more predictable cash flows and are less volatile than their mid and small cap counterparts. While value stocks have lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, they also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Considering long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in almost all markets; however, they are more likely to underperform growth stocks in strong bull markets. Investors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same. Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.45%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space. It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 4.79%. Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis. This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Healthcare sector--about 18.30% of the portfolio. Financials and Consumer Staples round out the top three. Looking at individual holdings, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) accounts for about 8.43% of total assets, followed by Abbvie Inc. (ABBV) and Chevron Corporation (CVX). The top 10 holdings account for about 55.53% of total assets under management. FDL seeks to match the performance of the Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index before fees and expenses. The Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index consists of stocks listed on one of the three major exchanges, NYSE, NYSE Amex or Nasdaq, that have shown dividend consistency and dividend sustainability. The ETF has added roughly 5.66% so far this year and it's up approximately 13.31% in the last one year (as of 05/20/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $37.48 and $43.95. The ETF has a beta of 0.74 and standard deviation of 15.48% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 96 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk. First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, FDL is a reasonable option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) track a similar index. While Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has $68.90 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $134.67 billion. SCHD has an expense ratio of 0.06% and VTV charges 0.04%. An increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors. To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders ETF (FDL): ETF Research Reports Chevron Corporation (CVX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) : Free Stock Analysis Report AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I forked out for a Turkey smile, but people say I've made ‘a huge mistake' & had ‘amazing teeth' before
The mum-of-one also forked out for a gastric sleeve , mummy makeover and lip filler TOOTH BE TOLD I forked out for a Turkey smile, but people say I've made 'a huge mistake' & had 'amazing teeth' before A BEAUTY buff has sparked a fierce debate after forking out for a Turkey smile, despite people saying she already had ''amazing teeth''. As we're fast approaching this summer's season of Love Island, there's another hot topic TV viewers will be sure to talk about - the contestants' dazzling white gnashers. 2 Mum Rebecca, 31, has been candid about the work she's had done Credit: tikktok/@rebeccasherellejo 2 She recently shared her epic dental makeover on TikTok - where viewers were left divided Credit: tikktok/@rebeccasherellejo But it's not just influencers and our favourite celebrities getting their smiles spruced up, as reported by Cliftonville Dental. Each year sees thousands of British and Irish citizens jet off to Turkey in hopes to get bright pearly whites. This is primarily because compared to getting your teeth done in the UK, the costs abroad are more purse-friendly. One person who took advantage is beauty lover Rebecca Jones, who also shared the journey on TikTok. read more on beauty GLOW GIRL I tested 5 tans to see which one would last the longest - a £5 buy went patchy The 31-year-old beauty recently took to her social media page to share the results of the so-called ''Turkey Teeth'' - however, the smile glow-up left people totally divided. After flying out to the coastal city of Antalya, Rebecca - who posts under the username @rebeccasherellejo - had all of her natural gnashers filed down to teeny pegs. Although ''there was not much wrong'' with her teeth in terms of aesthetics, ''they kept chipping all the time'' after having had composite bonding done. The mum-of-one also forked out thousands of pounds for a mega glow-up, which included a gastric sleeve, mummy makeover (MMO), as well as a juicy pout. Rebecca recently told Fabulous: 'I struggled with my weight from my teenage years - I was always bigger than all my friends. 'I can't remember how much I weighed but I got called mean names because of my weight over the years. UK Mum's Dental Nightmare: Turkey Teeth Leave Her in Debt and Pain 'I'd tried loads of diets, PT sessions, gym memberships and I just couldn't succeed. 'I'd overeat or not at all. I'd binge eat through any emotions and became reliant on food as my comfort. 'I've suffered with depression and anxiety over the years and in 2021 I'd researched more about the gastric sleeve.'' One evening, in March 2022, changed it all, after the mum realised she had topped the scales at 19 stone 13lbs. In April 2022, Rebecca flew to Turkey, alone, for her gastric sleeve, and a year later, she returned to the tourist hotspot for a dental makeover and other plastic surgery, including an FDL tummy tuck, breast uplift and implants, 360 liposuction. She told The Sun: "I had a phone call from a company from London - £19,800 just for breast surgery and tummy tuck, not including any liposuction. What are the risks of getting surgery abroad? IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad. It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks. Safety standards in different countries may not be as high. No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad. If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment. Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK. Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems. Source: NHS 'Surgery in Turkey was almost 1/4 of the price of the UK!'' Ehen it came to Rebecca's teeth transformation, she initially had composite bonding, but has since had 20 crowns fitted. As the beauty lover had already had composite bonding done with the company a year before, she ''didn't pay the full price''. The stunner has been candid about her epic makeover on TikTok, regularly sharing snaps of herself before and after the treatments. Fierce debate While Rebecca loves her expensive makeover - and is now considering getting her thighs done to remove the excess skin following the weight loss - social media users have been left divided. Many, like the mum, was gobsmacked by the transformation. 'I don't usually like these posts but you really are looking outstanding!!' one fan recently said. 'MY JAWS BEEN ON THE FLOOR FOR 10 MINS! Beautiful before AND after,'' another chimed in. But there have also been plenty of those who reckoned the stunner already had ''amazing teeth'' prior to the dental makeover and she had made ''a huge mistake''. ''OMG you had the most beautiful teeth,'' thought one critic. Another agreed, commenting: ''Your teeth were perfect, but whatever you like.'' ''I thought the beginning was the after already. Whhyyyyyy did you do it,'' someone else chimed in.
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I forked out for a Turkey smile, but people say I've made ‘a huge mistake' & had ‘amazing teeth' before
A BEAUTY buff has sparked a fierce debate after forking out for a Turkey smile, despite people saying she already had ''amazing teeth''. As we're fast approaching this summer's season of Love Island, there's another hot topic TV viewers will be sure to talk about - the contestants' dazzling white gnashers. 2 But it's not just influencers and our favourite celebrities getting their smiles spruced up, as reported by Cliftonville Dental. Each year sees thousands of British and Irish citizens jet off to Turkey in hopes to get bright pearly whites. This is primarily because compared to getting your teeth done in the UK, the costs abroad are more purse-friendly. One person who took advantage is beauty lover Rebecca Jones, who also shared the journey on TikTok. The 31-year-old beauty recently took to her social media page to share the results of the so-called '' Turkey Teeth '' - however, the smile glow-up left people totally divided. After flying out to the coastal city of Antalya, Rebecca - who posts under the username @ rebeccasherellejo - had all of her natural gnashers filed down to teeny pegs. Although ''there was not much wrong'' with her teeth in terms of aesthetics, ''they kept chipping all the time'' after having had composite bonding done. The mum-of-one also forked out thousands of pounds for a mega glow-up, which included a gastric sleeve, mummy makeover (MMO), as well as a juicy pout. Rebecca recently told Fabulous: 'I struggled with my weight from my teenage years - I was always bigger than all my friends. 'I can't remember how much I weighed but I got called mean names because of my weight over the years. 'I'd tried loads of diets, PT sessions, gym memberships and I just couldn't succeed. 'I'd overeat or not at all. I'd binge eat through any emotions and became reliant on food as my comfort. 'I've suffered with depression and anxiety over the years and in 2021 I'd researched more about the gastric sleeve.'' One evening, in March 2022, changed it all, after the mum realised she had topped the scales at 19 stone 13lbs. In April 2022, Rebecca flew to Turkey, alone, for her gastric sleeve, and a year later, she returned to the tourist hotspot for a dental makeover and other plastic surgery, including an FDL tummy tuck, breast uplift and implants, 360 liposuction. She told The Sun: "I had a phone call from a company from London - £19,800 just for breast surgery and tummy tuck, not including any liposuction. What are the risks of getting surgery abroad? IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad. It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks. Safety standards in different countries may not be as high. No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad. If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment. Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK. Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems. Source: NHS 'Surgery in Turkey was almost 1/4 of the price of the UK!'' Ehen it came to Rebecca's teeth transformation, she initially had composite bonding, but has since had 20 crowns fitted. As the beauty lover had already had composite bonding done with the company a year before, she ''didn't pay the full price''. The stunner has been candid about her epic makeover on TikTok, regularly sharing snaps of herself before and after the treatments. Fierce debate While Rebecca loves her expensive makeover - and is now considering getting her thighs done to remove the excess skin following the weight loss - social media users have been left divided. Many, like the mum, was gobsmacked by the transformation. 'I don't usually like these posts but you really are looking outstanding!!' one fan recently said. 'MY JAWS BEEN ON THE FLOOR FOR 10 MINS! Beautiful before AND after,'' another chimed in. But there have also been plenty of those who reckoned the stunner already had ''amazing teeth'' prior to the dental makeover and she had made ''a huge mistake''. ''OMG you had the most beautiful teeth,'' thought one critic. ''I thought the beginning was the after already. Whhyyyyyy did you do it,'' someone else chimed in.
