FVD Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund (FVD) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with FVD's current 2.29% yield and 7.6% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.29%
Annual Dividend: $1.12 per share
Share Price: $48.83
FVD DRIP Calculator
Model FVD dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 7.6% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in FVD 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in FVD on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,266.05 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 126.6%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,117.94 (111.8% return). Reinvesting dividends added $148.11 in extra value.
Starting share price: $27 — Current share price: $48.83
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FVD's current dividend yield?
- FVD (First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 2.29%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $229 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much FVD do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from FVD at its current yield of 2.29%, you would need approximately $524,017 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does FVD pay monthly dividends?
- No, FVD pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is FVD's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for FVD. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is FVD's dividend growth rate?
- FVD's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 7.6% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in FVD 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in FVD on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,266.05 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 126.6% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,117.94 — meaning DRIP added $148.11 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the FVD dividend page.