FXL Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Technology AlphaDEX Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jan 3, 2027 (in 116 days) | Jan 17, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 (in 209 days) | Apr 20, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 8, 2027 (in 302 days) | Jul 22, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FXL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.04 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FXL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 30,000 | $6,456,300 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 150,000 | $32,281,501 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 300,000 | $64,563,002 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.02%. $10,000 in FXL would currently pay about $2 a year ($0 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FXL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.01 | -69.7% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.033 | +83.3% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.018 | -84.7% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.118 | +337.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.373 Special | — |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.027 | -35.7% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.042 | -47.5% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.08 | +3.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.077 | +22.2% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.063 | +21.2% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.052 | -55.9% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.118 | -2.5% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.121 | +426.1% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.023 | +15.0% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.02 | -31.0% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.029 | -39.6% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.048 | -22.6% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.062 | +106.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.03 | -76.2% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.126 | +121.1% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.057 | -17.4% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.069 | +213.6% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.022 | +0.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.022 | -4.3% |
Payout risk check
FXL's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 40/100).
Its share price moved +34.2% 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 Technology 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 technology 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: Technology. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2010. 45 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FXL distribution FAQ
When is FXL's next ex-distribution date?
FXL's next ex-distribution date is Oct 2, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.01 per share, expected on Oct 16, 2026.
How often does FXL pay distributions?
FXL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.01 per share with an ex-date of Sep 25, 2025.
What is FXL's distribution yield?
FXL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.00%, based on $0.01 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $215.21. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.04 per share, is 0.02%.
How much does FXL pay per share?
FXL pays about $0.01 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.04 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $4.00 a year.
Has FXL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -66.3% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FXL'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 FXL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.02%, you would need about 30,000 shares of FXL (roughly $6,456,300 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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