FXD Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.135 | $13.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.135 | $13.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.135 | $13.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.135 | $13.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FXD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.54 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FXD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,223 | $148,667 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,112 | $743,333 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 22,223 | $1,486,667 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.81%. $10,000 in FXD would currently pay about $81 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FXD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.135 | +37.8% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.098 | -14.8% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.115 | -11.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +62.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.08 | -59.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.198 | +40.4% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.141 | -29.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.199 | +8.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.184 | +93.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.095 | -1.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.096 | -39.2% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.158 | +192.6% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.054 | -10.0% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.06 | -57.4% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.141 | -1.4% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.143 | +18.2% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.121 | -14.2% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.141 | +85.5% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.076 | -53.9% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.165 | +13.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.145 | +367.7% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.031 | -32.6% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.046 | -4.2% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.048 | +108.7% |
Payout risk check
FXD's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 71/100).
Its share price moved -1.9% 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 Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX 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 is a modified equal-dollar weighted index that seeks to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000® Index in the consumer discretionary sector that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Consumer Cyclical. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 66 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FXD distribution FAQ
When is FXD's next ex-distribution date?
FXD's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.135 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FXD pay distributions?
FXD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.135 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FXD's distribution yield?
FXD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.71%, based on $0.478 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $66.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.54 per share, is 0.81%.
How much does FXD pay per share?
FXD pays about $0.135 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.54 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $54.00 a year.
Has FXD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.1% a year (-22.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FXD'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 FXD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.81%, you would need about 2,223 shares of FXD (roughly $148,667 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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