FHLC Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.254 | $25.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.254 | $25.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.254 | $25.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.254 | $25.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FHLC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.016 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FHLC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,182 | $101,929 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,906 | $509,646 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,812 | $1,019,291 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.18%. $10,000 in FHLC would currently pay about $118 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FHLC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.254 | -3.4% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.263 | +14.8% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.229 | -15.8% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.272 | +6.2% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.256 | -0.4% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.257 | +2.0% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.252 | -2.3% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.258 | +3.2% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.25 | +3.3% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.242 | +1.7% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.238 | +6.2% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.224 | +2.3% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.219 | -4.4% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.229 | -1.3% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.232 | +19.6% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.194 | -12.6% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.222 | +1.8% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.218 | +14.7% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.19 | +3.8% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.183 | -9.0% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.201 | -14.1% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.234 | +33.0% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.176 | +1.7% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | — | $0.173 | -31.9% |
| Mar 20, 2020 | — | $0.254 | +173.1% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.093 | -45.0% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.169 | +3.0% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.164 | +3.1% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.159 | -49.7% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.316 | +115.0% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.147 | +3.5% |
| Sep 21, 2018 | — | $0.142 | -2.7% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | — | $0.146 | +9.0% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.134 | -15.2% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.158 | +19.7% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | — | $0.132 | -3.6% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.137 | +9.6% |
| Mar 17, 2017 | — | $0.125 | +6.8% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.117 | -3.3% |
| Sep 16, 2016 | — | $0.121 | +9.0% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.111 | +5.7% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.105 | -5.4% |
| Sep 18, 2015 | — | $0.111 | -59.2% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $0.272 | +19.3% |
| Mar 20, 2015 | — | $0.228 | +11300.0% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $0.002 | -97.7% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.088 | -2.2% |
| Sep 19, 2014 | — | $0.09 | -1.1% |
| Jun 20, 2014 | — | $0.091 | +31.9% |
| Mar 21, 2014 | — | $0.069 | +762.5% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.008 | -82.6% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.046 | — |
Payout risk check
FHLC's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved +29.1% 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 Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF
The fund invests at least 80% of assets in securities included in the fund's underlying index. The fund's underlying index is the MSCI USA IMI Health Care 25/50 Index, which represents the performance of the health care sector in the U.S. equity market. It may or may not hold all of the securities in the MSCI USA IMI Health Care 25/50 Index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Health. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2013. 52 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FHLC distribution FAQ
When is FHLC's next ex-distribution date?
FHLC's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.254 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does FHLC pay distributions?
FHLC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.254 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is FHLC's distribution yield?
FHLC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.18%, based on $1.018 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $86.30. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.016 per share, is 1.18%.
How much does FHLC pay per share?
FHLC pays about $0.254 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.016 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $101.60 a year.
Has FHLC grown or cut its distribution?
FHLC has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.7% a year (-0.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FHLC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.18%, you would need about 1,182 shares of FHLC (roughly $101,929 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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