FDT Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.532 | $53.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.532 | $53.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.532 | $53.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.532 | $53.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FDT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.128 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FDT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 564 | $49,923 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,820 | $249,615 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,640 | $499,229 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.40%. $10,000 in FDT would currently pay about $240 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FDT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.532 | -32.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.782 | +139.9% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.326 | -70.6% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.109 | +171.8% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.408 | -58.2% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.976 | +812.1% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.107 | -86.4% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.789 | +219.4% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.247 | -71.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.871 | +344.4% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.196 | -78.9% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.927 | +235.9% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.276 | -68.6% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.88 | +329.3% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.205 | +9.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.188 | +16.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.162 | -75.4% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.658 | +683.3% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.084 | -92.4% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.108 | +212.1% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.355 | -41.8% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.61 | +160.7% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.234 | -74.0% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.90 | +1375.4% |
Payout risk check
FDT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 46/100).
Its share price moved +17.5% 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 Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select stocks from the NASDAQ Developed Markets Ex-US Index that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Foreign Large Value. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2011. 60 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FDT distribution FAQ
When is FDT's next ex-distribution date?
FDT'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 $0.532 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FDT pay distributions?
FDT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.532 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FDT's distribution yield?
FDT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.11%, based on $2.749 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $88.53. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.128 per share, is 2.40%.
How much does FDT pay per share?
FDT pays about $0.532 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.128 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $212.80 a year.
Has FDT grown or cut its distribution?
FDT has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.5% a year (+20.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FDT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.40%, you would need about 564 shares of FDT (roughly $49,923 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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