FGM Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.842 | $84.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.842 | $84.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FGM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.684 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 37 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FGM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 713 | $45,798 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,563 | $228,990 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,126 | $457,981 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.62%. $10,000 in FGM would currently pay about $262 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FGM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.842 | +2059.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.039 | -89.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.375 | +1036.4% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.033 | -95.9% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.80 | +100.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.399 | -42.8% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.697 | +246.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.201 | -52.5% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.423 | -63.1% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $1.145 | +653.3% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.152 | -12.6% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.174 | +216.4% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.055 | -89.8% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.539 | +87.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.287 | +108.0% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.138 | -46.3% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.257 | +307.9% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.063 | -60.4% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.159 | +16.9% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.80 Special | — |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.136 | -80.1% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.684 | +34100.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.002 | -99.7% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.464 Special | — |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.578 | +1382.1% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.039 | +387.5% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.008 | -98.3% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.464 | +3766.7% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.012 | -71.7% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.0424 | +63.1% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.366 Special | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.026 | +188.9% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.666 Special | — |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.65 Special | — |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.009 | -55.0% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | $0.393 Special | — |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 | $0.02 | — |
Payout risk check
FGM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 22/100).
Its share price moved +12.2% 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 Germany 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 Germany Index (the "base 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: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Mar 21, 2012. 37 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FGM distribution FAQ
When is FGM's next ex-distribution date?
FGM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.842 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does FGM pay distributions?
FGM pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.842 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FGM's distribution yield?
FGM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.37%, based on $0.881 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $64.27. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.684 per share, is 2.62%.
How much does FGM pay per share?
FGM pays about $0.842 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.684 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $168.40 a year.
Has FGM grown or cut its distribution?
FGM has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.8% a year (+115.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FGM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.62%, you would need about 713 shares of FGM (roughly $45,798 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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