FDTS Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap 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 | $0.284 | $28.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.284 | $28.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.284 | $28.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.284 | $28.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FDTS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.136 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FDTS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,057 | $71,282 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,282 | $356,408 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,564 | $712,817 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.68%. $10,000 in FDTS would currently pay about $168 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FDTS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.284 | -61.9% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.745 | +380.6% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.155 | -75.6% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.635 | +86.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.341 | -44.9% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.619 | +403.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.123 | -82.8% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.717 | +378.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.15 | -69.9% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.499 | +144.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.204 | -45.9% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.377 | +173.2% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.138 | -75.1% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.555 | +428.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.105 | -82.4% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.596 | +80.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.331 | -18.1% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.404 | +562.3% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.061 | -91.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.70 | +885.9% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.071 | -77.2% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.311 | +1.3% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.307 | -23.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.403 | +437.3% |
Payout risk check
FDTS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 45/100).
Its share price moved +20.4% 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 Small Cap 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 Small/Mid Value. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2012. 58 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FDTS distribution FAQ
When is FDTS's next ex-distribution date?
FDTS'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 $0.284 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FDTS pay distributions?
FDTS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.284 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FDTS's distribution yield?
FDTS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.70%, based on $1.819 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $67.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.136 per share, is 1.68%.
How much does FDTS pay per share?
FDTS pays about $0.284 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.136 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $113.60 a year.
Has FDTS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.7% a year (+1.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FDTS'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 FDTS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.68%, you would need about 1,057 shares of FDTS (roughly $71,282 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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