FTSL Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Senior Loan Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 12 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 42 days) | Oct 28, 2026 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 72 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 102 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 132 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 162 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 192 days) | Mar 27, 2027 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 222 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 252 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 282 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 312 days) | Jul 25, 2027 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 342 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.2362 | $23.62 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTSL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.835 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTSL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 424 | $19,014 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,117 | $95,069 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,233 | $190,138 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.31%. $10,000 in FTSL would currently pay about $631 a year ($53 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTSL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.225 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.225 | -2.2% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.23 | -2.1% |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.235 | -2.1% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.24 | -2.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.245 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.245 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.245 | -3.2% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.253 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.253 | -1.9% |
| May 21, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.258 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.258 | -0.8% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.26 | -1.1% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.263 | -1.9% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.268 | -2.5% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.275 | -1.8% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $0.28 | -3.4% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
FTSL's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -2.3% 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 Senior Loan Fund
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in first and second lien senior floating rate bank loans (collectively, “Senior Loans”). Senior loans represent debt obligations of sub-investment grade corporate borrowers, similar to high yield bonds; however, senior loans are different from traditional high yield bonds in that senior loans are typically senior to other obligations of the borrower and generally secured by a lien on all or some portion of the assets of the borrower.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Bank Loan. First distribution on our records: May 21, 2013. 160 payments tracked.
FTSL distribution FAQ
When is FTSL's next ex-distribution date?
FTSL's next ex-distribution date is Sep 20, 2026 (in 12 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2362 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does FTSL pay distributions?
FTSL pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.225 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is FTSL's distribution yield?
FTSL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.31%, based on $2.835 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.92. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.835 per share, is 6.31%.
How much does FTSL pay per share?
FTSL pays about $0.2362 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.835 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $283.50 a year.
Has FTSL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.3% a year (-11.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FTSL'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 FTSL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.31%, you would need about 424 shares of FTSL (roughly $19,014 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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