FXO Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Financials AlphaDEX 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 | $0.329 | $32.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.329 | $32.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.329 | $32.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.329 | $32.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FXO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.316 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FXO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 912 | $57,957 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,560 | $289,787 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,119 | $579,574 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.07%. $10,000 in FXO would currently pay about $207 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FXO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.329 | +36.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.242 | -48.6% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.471 | +31.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.357 | +50.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.238 | +5.3% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.226 | -10.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.253 | -27.9% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.351 | +26.3% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.278 | +0.4% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.277 | +74.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.159 | -58.2% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.38 | +2.7% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.37 | +11.8% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.331 | +57.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.21 | -43.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.37 | +20.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.308 | +72.1% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.179 | +9.1% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.164 | -45.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +32.2% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.227 | +17.6% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.193 | +18.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.163 | -23.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.214 | -18.6% |
Payout risk check
FXO's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 73/100).
Its share price moved +7.0% 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 Financials AlphaDEX Fund
The fund will 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 financial services 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: Financial. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 66 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FXO distribution FAQ
When is FXO's next ex-distribution date?
FXO'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 $0.329 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FXO pay distributions?
FXO pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.329 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FXO's distribution yield?
FXO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.20%, based on $1.399 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $63.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.316 per share, is 2.07%.
How much does FXO pay per share?
FXO pays about $0.329 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.316 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $131.60 a year.
Has FXO grown or cut its distribution?
FXO has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.9% a year (+31.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FXO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.07%, you would need about 912 shares of FXO (roughly $57,957 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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