FDD Distribution History & Yield
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.258 | $25.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.258 | $25.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.258 | $25.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.258 | $25.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FDD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.032 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FDD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,163 | $22,174 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,814 | $110,872 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,628 | $221,744 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.41%. $10,000 in FDD would currently pay about $541 a year ($45 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FDD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.258 | -55.4% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.579 | +849.2% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.061 | -61.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.158 | -24.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.209 | -20.2% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.262 | +274.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.07 | -75.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.281 | +124.8% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.125 | -69.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.412 | +858.1% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.043 | -75.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.173 | +16.1% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.149 | -68.2% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.469 | +1202.8% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.036 | -20.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.045 | -77.8% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.203 | -41.5% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.347 | +269.1% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.094 | +67.9% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.056 | -68.2% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.176 | -29.6% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +1685.7% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.014 | -81.6% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.076 | -61.2% |
Payout risk check
FDD's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 32/100).
Its share price moved +18.1% 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 STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index consists of 30 high dividend-yielding securities selected from the STOXX ® Europe 600 Index. In addition, a security must be issued by a company with a non-negative five-year dividend-per-share growth rate and a dividend-to-earnings ratio of 60% or less.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Europe Stock. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 72 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FDD distribution FAQ
When is FDD's next ex-distribution date?
FDD's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.258 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FDD pay distributions?
FDD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.258 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FDD's distribution yield?
FDD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.54%, based on $1.056 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.07. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.032 per share, is 5.41%.
How much does FDD pay per share?
FDD pays about $0.258 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.032 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $103.20 a year.
Has FDD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 15.4% a year (+28.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FDD'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 FDD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.41%, you would need about 1,163 shares of FDD (roughly $22,174 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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