FTCS Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Capital Strength ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.264 | $26.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.264 | $26.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.264 | $26.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.264 | $26.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTCS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.056 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTCS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,137 | $113,136 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,682 | $565,682 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,364 | $1,131,364 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.06%. $10,000 in FTCS would currently pay about $106 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTCS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.264 | -8.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.287 | +10.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.261 | +3.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.253 | +8.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.233 | +7.9% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.216 | -46.5% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.404 | +57.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.257 | -9.5% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.284 | +26.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.225 | -47.8% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.431 | +100.5% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.215 | -9.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.237 | -18.8% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.292 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.292 | +14.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.256 | +43.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.179 | -8.7% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.196 | -30.5% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.282 | +80.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.156 | -26.8% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.213 | -11.6% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.241 | +15.9% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.208 | +80.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.115 | -24.8% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.153 | -0.6% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.154 | -23.8% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.202 | -12.2% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.23 | +48.4% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.155 | -9.9% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.172 | -24.9% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.229 | +138.5% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.096 | -35.6% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.149 | +10.4% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.135 | -17.7% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.164 | +53.3% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.107 | -41.5% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.183 | +35.6% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.135 | -20.6% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.17 | +65.0% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.103 | -28.0% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.143 | -15.4% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.169 | +18.2% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.143 | +15.3% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.124 | -13.3% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.143 | -12.3% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.163 | -48.3% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.315 | +121.8% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.142 | +2.2% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.139 | -19.7% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.173 | +31.1% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.132 | +15.8% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.114 | -10.9% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.128 | +64.1% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.078 | -64.1% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $0.217 | +149.4% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 | $0.087 | -40.4% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.146 | -47.9% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 | $0.28 | +97.2% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.142 | -29.0% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.20 | +1.5% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.197 | +22.4% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.161 | +38.8% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.116 | -23.7% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.152 | +16.9% |
| Jun 23, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | $0.13 | +12.1% |
| Dec 21, 2007 | Dec 31, 2007 | $0.116 | +28.9% |
| Jun 21, 2007 | — | $0.09 | +2.3% |
| Dec 21, 2006 | Dec 29, 2006 | $0.088 | — |
Payout risk check
FTCS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 76/100).
Its share price moved +6.9% 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 Capital Strength 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 provide exposure to well-capitalized companies with strong market positions that have the potential to provide their stockholders with a greater degree of stability and performance over time.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2006. 68 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTCS distribution FAQ
When is FTCS's next ex-distribution date?
FTCS'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 $0.264 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does FTCS pay distributions?
FTCS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.264 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FTCS's distribution yield?
FTCS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.07%, based on $1.065 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $99.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.056 per share, is 1.06%.
How much does FTCS pay per share?
FTCS pays about $0.264 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.056 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $105.60 a year.
Has FTCS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.5% a year (-4.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FTCS'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 FTCS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.06%, you would need about 1,137 shares of FTCS (roughly $113,136 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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