FAB Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.347 | $34.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.347 | $34.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.347 | $34.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.347 | $34.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FAB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.388 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FAB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 865 | $91,572 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,323 | $457,858 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,646 | $915,716 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.31%. $10,000 in FAB would currently pay about $131 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FAB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.347 | -4.4% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.363 | -29.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.515 | +36.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.378 | +22.3% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.309 | +58.5% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.195 | -66.2% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.577 | +29.1% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.447 | +17.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.382 | +57.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.243 | -54.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.537 | +42.8% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.376 | +12.9% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.333 | +23.8% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.269 | -43.7% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.478 | +53.7% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.311 | +28.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.243 | +15.7% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.21 | -46.6% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.393 | +35.5% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.29 | +50.3% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.193 | +63.6% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.118 | -61.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.309 | +29.8% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.238 | -2.5% |
Payout risk check
FAB's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 72/100).
Its share price moved +20.7% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund
First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 64 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FAB distribution FAQ
When is FAB's next ex-distribution date?
FAB's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.347 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FAB pay distributions?
FAB pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.347 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FAB's distribution yield?
FAB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.51%, based on $1.603 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $105.92. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.388 per share, is 1.31%.
How much does FAB pay per share?
FAB pays about $0.347 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.388 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $138.80 a year.
Has FAB grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.3% a year (+4.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FAB's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of FAB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.31%, you would need about 865 shares of FAB (roughly $91,572 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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