FVD Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.256 | $25.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.256 | $25.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.256 | $25.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.256 | $25.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FVD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.024 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FVD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,172 | $58,734 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,860 | $293,672 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,719 | $587,344 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.04%. $10,000 in FVD would currently pay about $204 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FVD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.256 | -12.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.291 | +13.2% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.257 | -19.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.319 | +26.6% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.252 | -1.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.256 | -1.9% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.261 | -5.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.275 | +20.6% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.228 | -18.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.28 | +48.1% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.189 | -35.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.293 | +60.1% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.183 | -30.9% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.265 | +27.4% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.208 | -24.4% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.275 | +36.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.202 | +18.8% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.17 | -8.6% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.186 | +313.3% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | — | $0.045 | -80.6% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.232 | +46.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.158 | -16.4% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.189 | +7.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.176 | -16.6% |
Payout risk check
FVD's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved +8.4% 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 Value Line Dividend Index Fund
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 measure the performance of the securities ranked #1 or #2 according to the index provider's proprietary Value Line® Safety™ Ranking System (the "Safety Ranking System") that are also still expected to provide above-average dividend yield.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Mid-Cap Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 1, 2003. 96 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FVD distribution FAQ
When is FVD's next ex-distribution date?
FVD'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 $0.256 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FVD pay distributions?
FVD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.256 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FVD's distribution yield?
FVD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.24%, based on $1.123 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $50.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.024 per share, is 2.04%.
How much does FVD pay per share?
FVD pays about $0.256 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.024 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $102.40 a year.
Has FVD grown or cut its distribution?
FVD has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.9% a year (+7.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FVD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.04%, you would need about 1,172 shares of FVD (roughly $58,734 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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