FPX Distribution History & Yield
First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.005 | $0.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.005 | $0.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.005 | $0.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.005 | $0.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FPX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.02 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FPX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 60,000 | $11,011,800 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 300,000 | $55,059,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 600,000 | $110,117,999 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.01%. $10,000 in FPX would currently pay about $1 a year ($0 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FPX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.005 | -93.6% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.078 | -16.1% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.234 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.535 Special | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.093 | +1228.6% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.007 | -93.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.101 | +818.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.011 | -42.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.019 | -67.8% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.059 | +22.9% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.048 | -65.0% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.137 | +7.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.501 Special | — |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.128 | -15.8% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.152 | +126.9% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.067 | -17.3% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.081 | -8.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.088 | +29.4% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.068 | +61.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.042 | -47.5% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.08 | -44.4% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.144 | -13.8% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.167 | -16.9% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.201 | +67.5% |
Payout risk check
FPX's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 27/100).
Its share price moved +21.7% 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 US Equity Opportunities ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index seeks to measure the performance of equity securities of the 100 typically largest and most liquid initial public offerings ("IPOs") (including spin-offs and equity carve-outs) of U.S. companies. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Mid-Cap Growth. First distribution on our records: Sep 19, 2007. 63 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FPX distribution FAQ
When is FPX's next ex-distribution date?
FPX's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.005 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FPX pay distributions?
FPX pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.005 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FPX's distribution yield?
FPX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.05%, based on $0.083 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $183.53. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.02 per share, is 0.01%.
How much does FPX pay per share?
FPX pays about $0.005 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.02 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $2.00 a year.
Has FPX grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 16.0% a year (-58.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FPX'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 FPX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.01%, you would need about 60,000 shares of FPX (roughly $11,011,800 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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