First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY US) – Portfolio Construction MethodologyThe underlying Nasdaq US Rising Dividend Achievers Index targets U.S. common stocks with consistent dividend growth and balance-sheet discipline from the Nasdaq US Benchmark universe. Eligibility requires inclusion in the top ~750 by market cap, 3-month ADVT ≥ USD 5m, a regular cash dividend with both 3-year and 5-year dividend-per-share growth vs the prior 12-month period, a dividend payout ratio ≤65%, and cash to debt ...