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Factoid of the Day
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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In 2025, the average cost to raise a child from birth to age 18 totaled $297,674 in the U.S., an increase of 25.3% from $237,482 in 2023, according to a recent study by LendingTree. The study included expenses related to daycare (five years of care), health insurance premiums, food, and rent, among other factors. Costs were highest in Hawaii ($362,891 over 18 years) and lowest in Mississippi ($190,402 over 18 years).
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First Trust International Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (IDVY)
Exchange Listing Date: February 11, 2026
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First Trust Target Outcome ETFs®
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Upcoming Unit Investment Trusts |
Initial Offer Date |
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Municipal Income Opportunities Closed-End, 118 |
2/23/2026 |
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Vest Enhanced Large Cap Buffered 15, 36 |
2/23/2026 |
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Banking Opportunity, 62 |
2/24/2026 |
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Homebuilders Recovery Select, 38 |
2/24/2026 |
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Precious Metals Select, 68 |
2/24/2026 |
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Preferred Income, 134 |
2/24/2026 |
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SMid Capital Strength Opportunity, 37 |
2/24/2026 |
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Vest Nasdaq 100 Buffered 20, 32 |
2/25/2026 |
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FT American Fundamental Industries ETF, 3 |
2/27/2026 |
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Interest Rate Hedge, 161 |
2/27/2026 |
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Senior Loan and Limited Duration ETF, 18 |
2/27/2026 |
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Global Commodities Opportunity, 60 |
3/2/2026 |
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Diversified High Income ETF, 8 |
3/3/2026 |
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FT Income, 32 |
3/3/2026 |
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Inflation Hedge, 64 |
3/3/2026 |
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Vest 2-Year S&P Deep Buffered 100, 2 |
3/3/2026 |
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AI Infrastructure, 2 |
3/4/2026 |
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Defensive Equity, 77 |
3/4/2026 |
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Health, Power, & Robo Tech, 3 |
3/4/2026 |
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Stonebridge Preferred Income, 54 |
3/4/2026 |
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The information presented is not intended to constitute an investment recommendation for, or advice to, any specific person. By providing this information, First Trust is not undertaking to give advice in any fiduciary capacity within the meaning of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or any other regulatory framework. Financial professionals are responsible for evaluating investment risks independently and for exercising independent judgment in determining whether investments are appropriate for their clients.
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