FICS Distribution History & Yield
First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.104 | $10.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.104 | $10.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.104 | $10.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.104 | $10.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FICS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.416 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 23 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FICS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,885 | $119,588 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 14,424 | $597,938 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 28,847 | $1,195,875 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.00%. $10,000 in FICS would currently pay about $100 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FICS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.104 | -76.7% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.446 | +128.7% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.195 | +473.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.034 | -63.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.092 | -80.3% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.468 | +216.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.148 | -21.3% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.188 | +82.5% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.103 | -69.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.336 | +510.9% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.055 | -11.3% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.062 | +14.8% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.054 | -68.8% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.173 | +214.5% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.055 | -28.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.077 | -31.2% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.112 | -61.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.294 | +374.2% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.062 | -51.2% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.127 | +243.2% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.037 | -85.1% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.249 | +398.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.05 | — |
Payout risk check
FICS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 22/100).
Its share price moved +8.7% 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 International Developed Cap Strength ETF
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 90% of its net assets in the securities that comprise The International Developed Capital Strength Index SM. The index seeks to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies in the developed markets outside of the U.S.with strong market positions that have the potential to provide their stockholders with a greater degree of stability and performance over time.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Foreign Large Growth. First distribution on our records: Mar 25, 2021. 23 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FICS distribution FAQ
When is FICS's next ex-distribution date?
FICS's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.104 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FICS pay distributions?
FICS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.104 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FICS's distribution yield?
FICS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.88%, based on $0.779 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $41.46. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.416 per share, is 1.00%.
How much does FICS pay per share?
FICS pays about $0.104 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.416 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $41.60 a year.
Has FICS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +29.5% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FICS'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 FICS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.00%, you would need about 2,885 shares of FICS (roughly $119,588 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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