FTGC Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.169 | $16.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.169 | $16.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.169 | $16.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.169 | $16.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTGC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.676 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 21 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTGC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,776 | $54,994 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,876 | $274,970 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,752 | $549,941 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.18%. $10,000 in FTGC would currently pay about $218 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTGC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.169 | -58.7% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.409 | +149.4% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $3.665 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.164 | +8.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.151 | +6.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.142 | -23.2% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.185 | -1.1% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.187 | -4.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.196 | +19.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.164 | -22.6% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.212 | +12.8% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.188 | -0.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.189 | +18.1% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.16 | +2185.7% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $2.528 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.007 | -95.5% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.662 Special | — |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.154 | +14.9% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.134 | +1240.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.01 | -96.0% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.25 | — |
Payout risk check
FTGC's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 66/100).
Its share price moved +21.4% 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 Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that seeks to achieve attractive risk adjusted returns by investing in commodity futures contracts, exchange-traded commodity linked instruments, and commodity linked total return swaps (collectively, "Commodities Instruments") through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). The advisor expects to gain exposure to these investments exclusively by investing in the Subsidiary.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Commodities Broad Basket. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2017. 21 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTGC distribution FAQ
When is FTGC's next ex-distribution date?
FTGC'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 $0.169 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does FTGC pay distributions?
FTGC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.169 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FTGC's distribution yield?
FTGC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.40%, based on $0.742 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.98. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.676 per share, is 2.18%.
How much does FTGC pay per share?
FTGC pays about $0.169 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.676 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $67.60 a year.
Has FTGC grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +28.6% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FTGC'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 FTGC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.18%, you would need about 1,776 shares of FTGC (roughly $54,994 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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