FCEF Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Income Opportunities ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 (today) | Sep 23, 2026 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 (in 29 days) | Oct 22, 2026 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 (in 58 days) | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 (in 87 days) | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jan 3, 2027 (in 116 days) | Jan 17, 2027 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 (in 145 days) | Feb 15, 2027 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 174 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 26, 2027 (in 290 days) | Jul 10, 2027 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 25, 2027 (in 319 days) | Aug 8, 2027 | $0.1365 | $13.65 | 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 $1.7745 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 | 733 | $17,555 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,664 | $87,777 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,327 | $175,553 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.84%. $10,000 in FCEF would currently pay about $684 a year ($57 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FCEF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2026 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2026 | — | $0.138 | +2.2% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2024 | — | $0.135 | +3.8% |
| Aug 13, 2024 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2024 | — | $0.13 | +4.0% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +4.2% |
| Feb 13, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2023 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2023 | — | $0.12 | +1.7% |
| Sep 12, 2023 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2023 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2023 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2023 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2023 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2023 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Oct 12, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2022 | — | $0.118 | +2.6% |
| Mar 11, 2022 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2022 | — | $0.115 | +4.5% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2021 | — | $0.11 | +4.8% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2021 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2021 | — | $0.105 | +5.0% |
| Jun 11, 2021 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2021 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2021 | — | $0.10 | +11.1% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2021 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2020 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2020 | — | $0.09 | -3.2% |
| Sep 11, 2020 | — | $0.093 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2020 | — | $0.093 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2020 | — | $0.093 | -5.1% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2020 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2020 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2020 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2020 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2020 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2019 | — | $0.098 | +3.2% |
| Feb 12, 2019 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2019 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +5.6% |
| Mar 13, 2018 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2018 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2018 | — | $0.09 | +9.8% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.082 | -8.9% |
| Nov 21, 2017 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2017 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.09 | +28.6% |
| Aug 22, 2017 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2017 | — | $0.07 | -6.7% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.075 | -11.8% |
| May 23, 2017 | — | $0.085 | -15.0% |
| Apr 21, 2017 | — | $0.10 | -9.1% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.11 | +10.0% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | — | $0.10 | -9.1% |
| Jan 20, 2017 | — | $0.11 | +19.6% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.092 | -16.4% |
| Nov 22, 2016 | — | $0.11 | +10.0% |
| Oct 21, 2016 | — | $0.10 | — |
Payout risk check
FCEF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 99/100).
Its share price moved +5.1% 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 Opportunities ETF
First distribution on our records: Oct 21, 2016. 119 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 9, 2026 (today, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1365 per share, expected on Sep 23, 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 Aug 11, 2026.
What is FCEF's distribution yield?
FCEF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.84%, based on $1.638 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.96. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.638 per share, is 6.84%.
How much does FCEF pay per share?
FCEF pays about $0.1365 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.638 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $163.80 a year.
Has FCEF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.5% a year (+1.1% 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 6.84%, you would need about 733 shares of FCEF (roughly $17,555 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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