FPA Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Asia Pacific Ex-Japan 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 | $0.367 | $36.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.367 | $36.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.367 | $36.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.367 | $36.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FPA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.468 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FPA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 818 | $37,161 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,088 | $185,804 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,175 | $371,608 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.23%. $10,000 in FPA would currently pay about $323 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FPA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.367 | +143.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.151 | -64.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.419 | +89.6% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.001 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.221 | -34.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.335 | +65.8% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.202 | -30.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.289 | +42.4% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.203 | -37.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.322 | +172.9% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.118 | -56.6% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.272 | +50.3% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.181 | +35.1% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.134 | -43.2% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.236 | -28.3% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.329 | +41.2% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.233 | +41.2% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.165 | -53.1% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.352 | +71.7% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.946 Special | — |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.205 | -11.6% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.232 | +9.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.212 | -26.4% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.288 | +772.7% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.033 | -82.2% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.185 | -62.5% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.493 | +127.2% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.217 | -16.5% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.26 | +83.1% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.142 | -24.9% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.189 | +11.8% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.169 | -51.4% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.348 | +489.8% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.059 | -90.8% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.642 | +319.6% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.153 | -3.2% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.158 | -8.7% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.173 | -37.1% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.275 | +125.4% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.122 | +7.0% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.114 | -22.4% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.1469 | -55.8% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.332 | +142.3% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.137 | +1270.0% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.01 | -80.8% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.84 Special | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.052 | -56.7% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.12 | -10.4% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.134 | -24.3% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.177 | +19.6% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.148 | -2.6% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.152 | -18.7% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.187 | +222.4% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $0.058 | +7.4% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 | $0.054 | -83.7% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | $0.331 | +5.4% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 | $0.314 | +74.4% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.18 | — |
Payout risk check
FPA's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 66/100).
Its share price moved +21.6% 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 Asia Pacific Ex-Japan 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 Asia Pacific Ex-Japan 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: Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2011. 58 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FPA distribution FAQ
When is FPA's next ex-distribution date?
FPA'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 $0.367 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FPA pay distributions?
FPA pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.367 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FPA's distribution yield?
FPA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.06%, based on $0.937 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.46. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.468 per share, is 3.23%.
How much does FPA pay per share?
FPA pays about $0.367 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.468 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $146.80 a year.
Has FPA grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (-10.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FPA'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 FPA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.23%, you would need about 818 shares of FPA (roughly $37,161 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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