FVD First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund

First Trust Value Line(R) Dividend Fund (the "Fund") (AMEX:FVD) has declared its regularly scheduled monthly distribution, payable on October 16, 2006 to shareholders of record as of October 4, 2006. The ex-dividend date is expected to be October 2, 2006. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. -0- *T First Trust Value Line(R) Dividend Fund --------------------------------------- Distribution per share: $.08786 Distribution Rate based on the September 20, 2006 NAV of $17.28 6.10% Distribution Rate based on the September 20, 2006 closing market price of $16.72 6.31% *T A portion of this distribution may come from net investment income earned by the fund, net short-term realized capital gains or return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax status of all distributions paid in 2006 will be made after the end of 2006. The Fund is a closed-end fund designed to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to accomplish this objective through a disciplined investment strategy derived from Value Line's(R) Safety(TM) Ranking System, which emphasizes its #1 and #2 stocks ranked for Safety(TM). First Trust Advisors L.P. acts as the fund's investment advisor and currently manages or supervises approximately $26 billion in assets. Past performance is no assurance of future results. Investment return and market value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Principal Risk Factors: The Fund invests principally in equity securities and the Fund's NAV will fluctuate with changes in the value of the Fund's holdings. The types of stocks that are selected through application of the Fund's investment strategy can be expected to change over time. Particular risks may be elevated during periods in which the Fund's investment strategy dictates higher levels of investment in particular types of stocks. Please see the Fund's prospectus for additional information on the risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund's daily American Stock Exchange closing price and net asset value per share as well as other information can be found at www.ftportfolios.com or by calling 1-800-988-5891.