FCVT Distribution History & Yield

First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF

ETF Monthly payer
$49.52
+0.00% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
1.12%
$0.555/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
1.12%
$0.555/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.555
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.0463
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 20, 2026 Estimated
in 11 days
Next pay date
Oct 4, 2026
in 25 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 21, 2026
$0.045 per share
Expense ratio
n/a
assets n/a
Consistency
95/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+4.8%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
10.7
since Dec 23, 2015
1y total return
+23.9%
price +22.6% + distributions 1.4%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) Oct 4, 2026 $0.0463 $4.63 Estimated
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) Nov 3, 2026 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) Dec 3, 2026 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) Jan 2, 2027 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) Feb 1, 2027 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) Mar 3, 2027 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) Apr 2, 2027 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) May 2, 2027 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) Jun 1, 2027 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) Jul 1, 2027 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) Jul 31, 2027 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated
Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) Aug 30, 2027 $0.0462 $4.62 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FCVT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.555 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from May 23, 2023 to Aug 21, 2026; most recent $0.045$0.00$0.10$0.20May 23, 2023: $0.04May '23Jun 27, 2023: $0.04Jul 21, 2023: $0.04Aug 22, 2023: $0.04Sep 22, 2023: $0.04Oct 24, 2023: $0.04Oct '23Nov 21, 2023: $0.04Dec 22, 2023: $0.147 (special)Jan 23, 2024: $0.04Feb 21, 2024: $0.04Mar 21, 2024: $0.04Mar '24Apr 23, 2024: $0.04May 21, 2024: $0.04Jun 27, 2024: $0.04Jul 23, 2024: $0.04Aug 21, 2024: $0.04Aug '24Sep 26, 2024: $0.04Oct 22, 2024: $0.04Nov 21, 2024: $0.04Dec 13, 2024: $0.04Jan 22, 2025: $0.085Jan '25Feb 21, 2025: $0.085Mar 27, 2025: $0.085Apr 22, 2025: $0.085May 21, 2025: $0.095Jun 26, 2025: $0.095Jun '25Jul 22, 2025: $0.075Aug 21, 2025: $0.05Sep 25, 2025: $0.05Oct 21, 2025: $0.05Nov 21, 2025: $0.05Nov '25Dec 12, 2025: $0.045Jan 21, 2026: $0.045Feb 20, 2026: $0.045Mar 26, 2026: $0.045Apr 21, 2026: $0.045Apr '26May 21, 2026: $0.045Jun 25, 2026: $0.045Jul 21, 2026: $0.045Aug 21, 2026: $0.045

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.75$1.502017: $0.365$0.36520172018: $0.508$0.50820182019: $0.53$0.5320192020: $0.44$0.4420202021: $0.72$0.7220212022: $1.175$1.17520222023: $0.44$0.4420232024: $0.48$0.4820242025: $0.85$0.8520252026 (YTD): $0.36$0.362026 YTD

How much FCVT do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month2,163$107,070$1,200
$500 / month10,811$535,351$6,000
$1,000 / month21,622$1,070,703$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 1.12%. $10,000 in FCVT would currently pay about $112 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

FCVT distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 21, 2026 $0.045 +0.0%
Jul 21, 2026 $0.045 +0.0%
Jun 25, 2026 $0.045 +0.0%
May 21, 2026 $0.045 +0.0%
Apr 21, 2026 $0.045 +0.0%
Mar 26, 2026 $0.045 +0.0%
Feb 20, 2026 $0.045 +0.0%
Jan 21, 2026 $0.045 +0.0%
Dec 12, 2025 $0.045 -10.0%
Nov 21, 2025 $0.05 +0.0%
Oct 21, 2025 $0.05 +0.0%
Sep 25, 2025 $0.05 +0.0%
Aug 21, 2025 $0.05 -33.3%
Jul 22, 2025 $0.075 -21.1%
Jun 26, 2025 $0.095 +0.0%
May 21, 2025 $0.095 +11.8%
Apr 22, 2025 $0.085 +0.0%
Mar 27, 2025 $0.085 +0.0%
Feb 21, 2025 $0.085 +0.0%
Jan 22, 2025 $0.085 +112.5%
Dec 13, 2024 $0.04 +0.0%
Nov 21, 2024 $0.04 +0.0%
Oct 22, 2024 $0.04 +0.0%
Sep 26, 2024 $0.04 +0.0%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

FCVT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).

Its share price moved +22.6% 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 SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF

First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2015. 128 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

FCVT distribution FAQ

When is FCVT's next ex-distribution date?

FCVT's next ex-distribution date is Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0463 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.

How often does FCVT pay distributions?

FCVT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.045 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.

What is FCVT's distribution yield?

FCVT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.12%, based on $0.555 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.52. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.555 per share, is 1.12%.

How much does FCVT pay per share?

FCVT pays about $0.0463 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.555 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $55.50 a year.

Has FCVT grown or cut its distribution?

FCVT has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.8% a year (-31.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of FCVT do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 1.12%, you would need about 2,163 shares of FCVT (roughly $107,070 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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