FXH Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Health Care 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 | $0.292 | $29.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.292 | $29.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.292 | $29.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.292 | $29.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FXH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.168 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 22 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FXH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,028 | $138,873 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,137 | $694,366 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,274 | $1,388,733 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.86%. $10,000 in FXH would currently pay about $86 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FXH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.292 | +147.5% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.118 | -36.6% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.186 | +32.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +125.8% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.582 Special | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.062 | -7.5% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.067 | -25.6% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.09 | -28.6% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.126 | +15.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.109 | +2.8% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.106 | -18.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.13 | +293.9% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.033 | -13.2% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.038 | -13.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.044 | -63.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.121 | +19.8% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.101 | +1920.0% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.005 | -70.6% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.124 Special | — |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.017 | -46.9% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.032 | +10.3% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.029 | — |
Payout risk check
FXH's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 47/100).
Its share price moved +23.3% 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 Health Care 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 health care 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: Health. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2010. 22 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FXH distribution FAQ
When is FXH's next ex-distribution date?
FXH'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 $0.292 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FXH pay distributions?
FXH pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.292 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FXH's distribution yield?
FXH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.54%, based on $0.736 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $135.17. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.168 per share, is 0.86%.
How much does FXH pay per share?
FXH pays about $0.292 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.168 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $116.80 a year.
Has FXH grown or cut its distribution?
FXH has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +46.1% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FXH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.86%, you would need about 1,028 shares of FXH (roughly $138,873 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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