FCTR Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Lunt U.S. Factor Rotation ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FCTR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.312 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 30 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FCTR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,847 | $152,950 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 19,231 | $764,748 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 38,462 | $1,529,496 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.78%. $10,000 in FCTR would currently pay about $78 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FCTR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +20.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.065 | +38.3% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.047 | +42.4% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.033 | +22.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.027 | -71.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.093 | +32.9% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +6.1% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.066 | +61.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.041 | -48.8% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.08 | +321.1% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.019 | -83.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.115 | +53.3% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.075 | +4.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.072 | -47.8% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.138 | +45.3% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.095 | +15.9% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.082 | +241.7% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.024 | +33.3% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.018 | -67.3% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.055 | -17.9% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.067 | +3250.0% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.002 | -92.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.028 | -56.2% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.064 | +73.0% |
Payout risk check
FCTR's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 55/100).
Its share price moved +15.8% 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 Lunt U.S. Factor Rotation ETF
First distribution on our records: Dec 18, 2018. 30 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FCTR distribution FAQ
When is FCTR's next ex-distribution date?
FCTR'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 $0.078 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FCTR pay distributions?
FCTR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.078 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FCTR's distribution yield?
FCTR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.48%, based on $0.19 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $39.77. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.312 per share, is 0.78%.
How much does FCTR pay per share?
FCTR pays about $0.078 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.312 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $31.20 a year.
Has FCTR grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.6% a year (-14.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FCTR'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 FCTR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.78%, you would need about 3,847 shares of FCTR (roughly $152,950 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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