FPFD Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 27, 2026 (in 18 days) | Oct 11, 2026 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 (in 48 days) | Nov 10, 2026 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (in 78 days) | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 (in 108 days) | Jan 9, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 (in 138 days) | Feb 8, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 (in 168 days) | Mar 10, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 198 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 25, 2027 (in 228 days) | May 9, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 (in 258 days) | Jun 8, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 24, 2027 (in 318 days) | Aug 7, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 23, 2027 (in 348 days) | Sep 6, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FPFD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.121 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FPFD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,071 | $22,608 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,353 | $113,042 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,705 | $226,084 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.31%. $10,000 in FPFD would currently pay about $531 a year ($44 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FPFD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | — | $0.085 | +3.7% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $0.082 | -33.9% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $0.124 | +65.3% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.075 | -34.2% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | — | $0.114 | +17.5% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | $0.097 | +24.4% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | — | $0.078 | -2.5% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | — | $0.08 | -37.5% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.128 | +52.4% |
| Nov 26, 2025 | — | $0.084 | -7.7% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | — | $0.091 | +9.6% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.083 | -1.2% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | — | $0.084 | -11.6% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | — | $0.095 | -4.0% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | — | $0.099 | +20.7% |
| May 29, 2025 | — | $0.082 | -10.9% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | — | $0.092 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | — | $0.092 | +12.2% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | — | $0.082 | -5.7% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | — | $0.087 | -31.5% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.127 | +67.1% |
| Nov 27, 2024 | — | $0.076 | -5.0% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | — | $0.08 | -9.1% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | — | $0.088 | +20.5% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | — | $0.073 | -37.1% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.116 | +68.1% |
| May 30, 2024 | — | $0.069 | -11.5% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | — | $0.078 | -16.1% |
| Mar 26, 2024 | — | $0.093 | +3.3% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | — | $0.09 | +20.0% |
| Jan 29, 2024 | — | $0.075 | -21.9% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.096 | -4.0% |
| Nov 28, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +33.3% |
| Oct 27, 2023 | — | $0.075 | -21.9% |
| Sep 27, 2023 | — | $0.096 | +12.9% |
| Aug 29, 2023 | — | $0.085 | +11.8% |
| Jul 27, 2023 | — | $0.076 | -27.6% |
| Jun 28, 2023 | — | $0.105 | +32.9% |
| May 26, 2023 | — | $0.079 | -1.2% |
| Apr 26, 2023 | — | $0.08 | -13.0% |
| Mar 29, 2023 | — | $0.092 | +9.5% |
| Feb 24, 2023 | — | $0.084 | -8.7% |
| Jan 27, 2023 | — | $0.092 | +4.5% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.088 | -11.1% |
| Nov 28, 2022 | — | $0.099 | +25.3% |
| Oct 27, 2022 | — | $0.079 | +1.3% |
| Sep 28, 2022 | — | $0.078 | -14.3% |
| Aug 29, 2022 | — | $0.091 | +16.7% |
| Jul 27, 2022 | — | $0.078 | -4.9% |
| Jun 28, 2022 | — | $0.082 | -1.2% |
| May 26, 2022 | — | $0.083 | -42.8% |
| Apr 27, 2022 | — | $0.145 | +119.7% |
| Mar 29, 2022 | — | $0.066 | -18.5% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | — | $0.081 | +28.6% |
| Jan 27, 2022 | — | $0.063 | -3.1% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.065 | +18.2% |
| Nov 26, 2021 | — | $0.055 | -17.9% |
| Oct 27, 2021 | — | $0.067 | +21.8% |
| Sep 28, 2021 | — | $0.055 | +3.8% |
| Aug 27, 2021 | — | $0.053 | -30.3% |
| Jul 28, 2021 | — | $0.076 | +171.4% |
| Jun 28, 2021 | — | $0.028 | — |
Payout risk check
FPFD's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 81/100).
Its share price moved -3.2% 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 Fidelity Preferred Securities & Income ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of the fund's assets in preferred securities and other income-producing securities. It normally invests in all types of preferred securities and other income-producing securities such as contingent convertible securities and corporate hybrid securities. The fund primarily invests in securities rated at least BB by S&P, Ba by Moodys, comparably rated by at least one nationally recognized credit rating agency, or, if unrated, considered by FMR to be of comparable quality. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Preferred Stock. First distribution on our records: Jun 28, 2021. 63 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FPFD distribution FAQ
When is FPFD's next ex-distribution date?
FPFD's next ex-distribution date is Sep 27, 2026 (in 18 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0934 per share, expected on Oct 11, 2026.
How often does FPFD pay distributions?
FPFD pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.085 per share with an ex-date of Aug 28, 2026.
What is FPFD's distribution yield?
FPFD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.31%, based on $1.121 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $21.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.121 per share, is 5.31%.
How much does FPFD pay per share?
FPFD pays about $0.0934 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.121 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $112.10 a year.
Has FPFD grown or cut its distribution?
FPFD has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +2.6% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FPFD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.31%, you would need about 1,071 shares of FPFD (roughly $22,608 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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