FCFY Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust S&P 500 Diversifi
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.101 | $10.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.101 | $10.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.101 | $10.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.101 | $10.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FCFY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.404 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 11 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FCFY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,971 | $91,155 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 14,852 | $455,777 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 29,703 | $911,554 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.32%. $10,000 in FCFY would currently pay about $132 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FCFY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.101 | +13.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.089 | -23.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +20.6% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.097 | -5.8% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.103 | +13.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.091 | -44.8% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.165 | +85.4% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.089 | -15.2% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +59.1% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.066 | -58.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.16 | — |
Payout risk check
FCFY's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 73/100).
Its share price moved +15.4% over the past year.
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About First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust S&P 500 Diversifi
First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2023. 11 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FCFY distribution FAQ
When is FCFY's next ex-distribution date?
FCFY'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 $0.101 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FCFY pay distributions?
FCFY pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.101 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FCFY's distribution yield?
FCFY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.32%, based on $0.404 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.404 per share, is 1.32%.
How much does FCFY pay per share?
FCFY pays about $0.101 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.404 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $40.40 a year.
Has FCFY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -9.8%. As a fund, FCFY'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 FCFY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.32%, you would need about 2,971 shares of FCFY (roughly $91,155 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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