FXG Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.298 | $29.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.298 | $29.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.298 | $29.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.298 | $29.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FXG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.192 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FXG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,007 | $64,480 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,034 | $322,399 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,068 | $644,799 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.86%. $10,000 in FXG would currently pay about $186 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FXG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.298 | +0.7% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.296 | -12.7% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.339 | -43.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.597 | +15.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.517 | +97.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.262 | -20.6% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.33 | +2.5% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.322 | -4.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.338 | +238.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.10 | -67.3% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.306 | +49.3% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.205 | +11.4% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.184 | -4.2% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.192 | -64.7% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.544 | +105.3% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.265 | +87.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.141 | -29.5% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.20 | -9.1% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +1.4% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.217 | +4.3% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.208 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.208 | +14.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.182 | +25.5% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.145 | -29.6% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.206 | +6.2% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.194 | -24.8% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.258 | +27.1% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.203 | +8.6% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.187 | +11.3% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.168 | +6.3% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.158 | -11.7% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.562 Special | — |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.179 | +145.2% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.073 | -67.0% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.221 | +76.8% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.125 | -8.8% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.137 | -19.4% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.17 | +13.3% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.15 | +20.0% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.125 | -65.2% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.359 | +139.3% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.15 | +30.4% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.115 | +22.3% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.094 | -75.6% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.385 | +243.8% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | — | $0.112 | +15.5% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | — | $0.097 | -56.1% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.221 | +125.5% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.098 | -7.5% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.106 | +6.0% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.10 | +19.0% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.084 | +71.4% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | — | $0.049 | -62.3% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.342 Special | — |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.13 | +4.8% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.124 | +121.4% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.056 | -55.9% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.127 | +38.0% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.092 | +10.8% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.083 | -25.9% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.112 | -21.1% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.142 | +30.3% |
| Jun 23, 2008 | — | $0.109 | -2.7% |
| Dec 21, 2007 | — | $0.112 | — |
Payout risk check
FXG's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 62/100).
Its share price moved -1.1% 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 Staples 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 to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000® Index in the consumer staples 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 Defensive. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 65 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FXG distribution FAQ
When is FXG's next ex-distribution date?
FXG'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 $0.298 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FXG pay distributions?
FXG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.298 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FXG's distribution yield?
FXG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.39%, based on $1.53 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $64.05. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.192 per share, is 1.86%.
How much does FXG pay per share?
FXG pays about $0.298 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.192 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $119.20 a year.
Has FXG grown or cut its distribution?
FXG has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 15.5% a year (+6.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FXG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.86%, you would need about 1,007 shares of FXG (roughly $64,480 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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