FMTL vs GOOGL
First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF compared with Alphabet Inc. on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FMTL
First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- FMTL yields more today: 2.67% vs 0.26% (forward).
- FMTL pays twice a year; GOOGL pays every quarter.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FMTL | GOOGL |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $38.53 | $338.36 |
| TTM yield | 1.38% | 0.25% |
| Forward yield | 2.67% | 0.26% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.028 | $0.88 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Jan 6, 2027 (est.) | Dec 4, 2026 (est.) |
| Payout ratio (earnings) | — | 4% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +4.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 96/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +59.3% |
| 1-year price return | — | +58.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | — | 4.1T |
| Years paying | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Payout risk (heuristic) | Low | Low |
| Sector / category | — | Communication Services |
✓ 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
| FMTL | GOOGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 259.5 | 29.6 |
| Income per year | $267 | $26 |
| Income per month (avg) | $22 | $2 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FMTL · Model GOOGL
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMTL Jan 6, 2027 | Jan 20, 2027 | $0.514 | Est. |
| FMTL Jul 20, 2027 | Aug 3, 2027 | $0.514 | Est. |
| GOOGL Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.22 | Est. |
| GOOGL Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.22 | Est. |
| GOOGL Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.22 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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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, FMTL or GOOGL?
FMTL currently has the higher trailing yield: FMTL yields 1.38% and GOOGL yields 0.25%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FMTL and GOOGL pay?
FMTL pays twice a year and GOOGL pays every quarter. FMTL's next ex-date is Jan 6, 2027 and GOOGL's is Dec 4, 2026.
Is FMTL or GOOGL better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FMTL and GOOGL 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.