FXU Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Utilities 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 | $0.332 | $33.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.332 | $33.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.332 | $33.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.332 | $33.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FXU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.328 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FXU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 904 | $42,877 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,519 | $214,383 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,037 | $428,765 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.80%. $10,000 in FXU would currently pay about $280 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FXU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.332 | +53.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.217 | -5.2% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.229 | -33.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.344 | +25.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.274 | +35.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.202 | -4.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.211 | -20.4% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.265 | +3.1% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.257 | +19.5% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.215 | +22.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.176 | -30.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.254 | -2.7% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.261 | +85.1% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.141 | -2.1% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.144 | -47.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.276 | +69.3% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.163 | +50.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.108 | -15.0% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.127 | -46.6% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.238 | +30.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.182 | +10.3% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.165 | +146.3% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.067 | -72.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.242 | -1.6% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.246 | -46.4% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.459 | +156.4% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.179 | +1.7% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.176 | -36.0% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.275 | +243.8% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.08 | -47.4% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.152 | -34.8% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.233 | +153.3% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.092 | -51.1% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.188 | +45.7% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.129 | -72.1% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.463 | +174.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.169 | -15.5% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.20 | +25.0% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.16 | -36.3% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.251 | +59.9% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.157 | -6.5% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.168 | +35.5% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.124 | -51.2% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.254 | +51.2% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.168 | -7.2% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.181 | -33.0% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.27 | +44.4% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | — | $0.187 | -2.6% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | — | $0.192 | +146.2% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.078 | +5.4% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.074 | -56.7% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.171 | -38.0% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.276 | +2.2% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.27 | +123.1% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | — | $0.121 | -50.8% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.246 | -20.4% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.309 | +99.4% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.155 | -10.9% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.174 | -17.5% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.211 | -9.4% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.233 | +60.7% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.145 | -50.3% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.292 | +59.6% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.183 | +66.4% |
| Jun 23, 2008 | — | $0.11 | — |
| Dec 21, 2007 | — | $0.80 Special | — |
Payout risk check
FXU's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved +4.4% 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 Utilities 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 utilities 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: Utilities. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 66 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FXU distribution FAQ
When is FXU's next ex-distribution date?
FXU'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 $0.332 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FXU pay distributions?
FXU pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.332 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FXU's distribution yield?
FXU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.36%, based on $1.122 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $47.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.328 per share, is 2.80%.
How much does FXU pay per share?
FXU pays about $0.332 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.328 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $132.80 a year.
Has FXU grown or cut its distribution?
FXU has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.3% a year (+17.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FXU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.80%, you would need about 904 shares of FXU (roughly $42,877 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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