FXZ Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Materials 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 | $0.251 | $25.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.251 | $25.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.251 | $25.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.251 | $25.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FXZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.004 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FXZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,196 | $88,841 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,977 | $444,203 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,953 | $888,406 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.35%. $10,000 in FXZ would currently pay about $135 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FXZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.251 | +54.9% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.162 | -33.6% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.244 | -34.6% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.373 | +20.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.309 | +32.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.233 | +9.4% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.213 | -36.6% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.336 | +17.9% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.285 | +35.1% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.211 | +9.3% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.193 | -37.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.31 | -3.7% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.322 | -33.2% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.482 | +95.1% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.247 | -3.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.257 | -25.5% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.345 | +38.6% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.249 | +167.7% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.093 | -61.4% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.241 | +39.3% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.173 | +16.9% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.148 | +13.8% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.13 | -31.6% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.19 | -21.2% |
Payout risk check
FXZ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 77/100).
Its share price moved +20.7% 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 Materials 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 materials and processing 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: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 65 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FXZ distribution FAQ
When is FXZ's next ex-distribution date?
FXZ'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 $0.251 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FXZ pay distributions?
FXZ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.251 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FXZ's distribution yield?
FXZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.39%, based on $1.03 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $74.33. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.004 per share, is 1.35%.
How much does FXZ pay per share?
FXZ pays about $0.251 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.004 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.40 a year.
Has FXZ grown or cut its distribution?
FXZ has raised its annual distribution for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.0% a year (-5.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FXZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.35%, you would need about 1,196 shares of FXZ (roughly $88,841 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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