FCEF Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Income Opportunity ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 29, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 28, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 29, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 29, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 28, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 26, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 26, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FCEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.644 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FCEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 730 | $16,500 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,650 | $82,500 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,300 | $165,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.27%. $10,000 in FCEF would currently pay about $727 a year ($61 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FCEF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.138 | +2.2% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
FCEF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 99/100).
Its share price moved -1.2% 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 Income Opportunity ETF
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of closed-end investment companies ("closed-end funds") and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that are listed and traded in the United States on registered exchanges. In selecting the closed-end funds and ETFs for the fund’s portfolio, the fund's investment advisor utilizes a range of investment approaches.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Global Moderately Conservative Allocation. First distribution on our records: Oct 21, 2016. 121 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FCEF distribution FAQ
When is FCEF's next ex-distribution date?
FCEF's next ex-distribution date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.137 per share, expected on Nov 30, 2026.
How often does FCEF pay distributions?
FCEF pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.138 per share with an ex-date of Oct 14, 2026.
What is FCEF's distribution yield?
FCEF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.27%, based on $1.644 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.60. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.644 per share, is 7.27%.
How much does FCEF pay per share?
FCEF pays about $0.137 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.644 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $164.40 a year.
Has FCEF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.9% a year (+1.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FCEF'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 FCEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.27%, you would need about 730 shares of FCEF (roughly $16,500 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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