Core Insights - Dividend investors have experienced a strong performance in 2025, with the First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index ETF (FDL) returning approximately 16% since early January, aligning closely with the S&P 500 ETF's performance [1] Group 1 - The First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index ETF (FDL) has shown a return of about 16% since January 2025 [1] - This performance is comparable to that of the S&P 500 ETF, indicating a robust year for dividend-focused investments [1]