CLIX vs FTLS
ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF compared with First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CLIX
ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
FTLS
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- FTLS yields more today: 1.08% vs 0.64% (forward).
- CLIX has grown its payout faster: 63.2%/yr vs -28.8%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year FTLS delivered the higher total return: +14.5% vs +4.8% (price change plus payouts).
- CLIX is cheaper to own: 0.65% vs 1.38% expense ratio.
- FTLS has the steadier distribution: consistency 66/100 vs 43/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CLIX | FTLS |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $58.48 | $76.82 |
| TTM yield | 0.54% | 0.86% |
| Forward yield | 0.64% | 1.08% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.372 | $0.828 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | Sep 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 1.38% |
| 1-year payout growth | +63.2% | -28.8% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +35.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 43/100 | 66/100 |
| 1-year total return | +4.8% | +14.5% |
| 1-year price return | +4.2% | +13.5% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 6.2M | 2.5B |
| Years paying | 6.0 | 12.0 |
| Sector / category | Long-Short Equity | Long-Short Equity |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| CLIX | FTLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 171.0 | 130.2 |
| Income per year | $64 | $108 |
| Income per month (avg) | $5 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CLIX · Model FTLS
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIX Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.093 | Est. |
| CLIX Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.093 | Est. |
| CLIX Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.093 | Est. |
| FTLS Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.207 | Est. |
| FTLS Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.207 | Est. |
| FTLS Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.207 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CLIXFTLS
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, CLIX or FTLS?
FTLS currently has the higher trailing yield: CLIX yields 0.54% and FTLS yields 0.86%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CLIX and FTLS pay?
CLIX pays every quarter and FTLS pays every quarter. CLIX's next ex-date is Sep 23, 2026 and FTLS's is Sep 24, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, CLIX or FTLS?
CLIX has grown its payout faster: 63.2%/yr vs -28.8%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is CLIX or FTLS better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CLIX and FTLS differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.