FCVT Distribution History & Yield
First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Annual distributions per share
How much FCVT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,163 | $107,070 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,811 | $535,351 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 21,622 | $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-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.147 Special | — |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2023 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | — | $0.04 | -11.1% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2022 | — | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2022 | — | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2022 | — | $0.045 | -55.0% |
| Jul 21, 2022 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.10 | -33.3% |
| May 24, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $8.836 Special | — |
| Nov 23, 2021 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | — | $0.15 | +50.0% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.10 | +150.0% |
| Aug 24, 2021 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2021 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2021 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2021 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2021 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2021 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.403 Special | — |
| Nov 24, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2020 | — | $0.04 | -55.6% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.09 | +125.0% |
| Nov 21, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2019 | — | $0.04 | -23.1% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.052 | +30.0% |
| Nov 21, 2018 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Oct 23, 2018 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2018 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2018 | — | $0.04 | -2.4% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.041 | -8.9% |
| May 22, 2018 | — | $0.045 | +12.5% |
| Apr 20, 2018 | — | $0.04 | -11.1% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2018 | — | $0.045 | +12.5% |
| Jan 23, 2018 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.261 Special | — |
| Nov 21, 2017 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2017 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.04 | +14.3% |
| Aug 22, 2017 | — | $0.035 | +16.7% |
| Jul 21, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.16 Special | — |
| Nov 22, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2016 | — | $0.03 | — |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.145 Special | — |
Payout risk check
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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