FTLS Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.183 | $18.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.183 | $18.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.183 | $18.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.183 | $18.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTLS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.732 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTLS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,640 | $126,557 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,197 | $632,787 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,394 | $1,265,574 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.95%. $10,000 in FTLS would currently pay about $95 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTLS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.183 | -11.6% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.207 | +228.6% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.063 | -70.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.213 | +21.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.175 | -20.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.22 | +45.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.151 | -47.6% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.288 | +8.7% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.265 | -14.2% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.309 | +141.4% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.128 | -57.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.298 | +44.7% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.206 | +0.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.205 | +58.9% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.129 | -60.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.33 | +400.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.066 | +2100.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.003 | -97.6% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.125 | +495.2% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.021 | -53.3% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.045 | -4.3% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.047 | -62.7% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.126 | +16.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.108 | +47.9% |
Payout risk check
FTLS's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 66/100).
Its share price moved +10.4% 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 Long/Short Equity ETF
Under normal conditions, the fund will expose at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) to U.S. exchange-listed equity securities and/or U.S. exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that provide exposure to U.S. exchange-listed equity securities. It pursues its investment objective by establishing long and short positions in its portfolio of U.S. exchange-listed equity securities and ETFs. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in U.S. exchange-listed equity index futures contracts.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Long-Short Equity. First distribution on our records: Sep 23, 2014. 43 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTLS distribution FAQ
When is FTLS's next ex-distribution date?
FTLS's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.183 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FTLS pay distributions?
FTLS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.183 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FTLS's distribution yield?
FTLS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.86%, based on $0.666 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $77.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.732 per share, is 0.95%.
How much does FTLS pay per share?
FTLS pays about $0.183 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.732 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $73.20 a year.
Has FTLS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 39.7% a year (-20.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FTLS'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 FTLS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.95%, you would need about 1,640 shares of FTLS (roughly $126,557 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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