FTCE Distribution History & Yield
First Trust New Constructs Core Earnings Leaders ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTCE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.232 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 8 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTCE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 5,173 | $141,993 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 25,863 | $709,966 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 51,725 | $1,419,931 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.85%. $10,000 in FTCE would currently pay about $85 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTCE distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.058 | -3.3% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +27.7% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.047 | +46.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.032 | -17.9% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.039 | -63.2% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +71.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.062 | +10.7% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.056 | — |
Payout risk check
FTCE's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 64/100).
Its share price moved +11.6% 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 New Constructs Core Earnings Leaders ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index seeks to track the performance of companies that have high earnings quality. Specifically, the top companies within each sector that have the highest “Earnings Capture” metric are eligible for inclusion for a total of 100 companies in the index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2024. 8 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTCE distribution FAQ
When is FTCE's next ex-distribution date?
FTCE'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 $0.058 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FTCE pay distributions?
FTCE pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.058 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FTCE's distribution yield?
FTCE's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.72%, based on $0.197 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.232 per share, is 0.85%.
How much does FTCE pay per share?
FTCE pays about $0.058 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.232 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $23.20 a year.
Has FTCE grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, FTCE'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 FTCE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.85%, you would need about 5,173 shares of FTCE (roughly $141,993 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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