FSZ Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 (in 28 days) | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.808 | $80.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 (in 132 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.808 | $80.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 (in 236 days) | May 10, 2027 | $0.808 | $80.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Aug 15, 2027 (in 340 days) | Aug 22, 2027 | $0.808 | $80.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FSZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.232 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FSZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 372 | $30,100 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,857 | $150,501 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,713 | $301,002 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.99%. $10,000 in FSZ would currently pay about $399 a year ($33 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FSZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.808 | +48.3% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.545 | +91.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.284 | -74.4% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $1.111 | +2425.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.044 | -65.6% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.128 | -87.2% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $1.00 | +987.0% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $1.281 Special | — |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.092 | +2.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.09 | -82.3% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.509 | +45.4% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $1.32 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.35 | +59.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.219 | -62.8% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.588 | +284.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.153 | -80.1% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.768 | +744.0% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.091 | -90.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.98 | +6900.0% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.014 | -98.6% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $1.002 | +27.8% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.784 | -0.6% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.789 | +1693.2% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.044 | -88.7% |
Payout risk check
FSZ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 18/100).
Its share price moved +2.7% 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland Index (the "base 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: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Mar 21, 2012. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FSZ distribution FAQ
When is FSZ's next ex-distribution date?
FSZ's next ex-distribution date is Oct 7, 2026 (in 28 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.808 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.
How often does FSZ pay distributions?
FSZ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.808 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FSZ's distribution yield?
FSZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.02%, based on $1.637 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $81.07. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.232 per share, is 3.99%.
How much does FSZ pay per share?
FSZ pays about $0.808 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.232 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $323.20 a year.
Has FSZ grown or cut its distribution?
FSZ has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 17.2% a year (+27.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FSZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.99%, you would need about 372 shares of FSZ (roughly $30,100 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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