FYC Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20, 2026 (in 102 days) | Dec 26, 2026 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 (in 280 days) | Jun 22, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FYC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.26 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FYC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,616 | $551,723 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 23,077 | $2,758,615 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 46,154 | $5,517,231 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.22%. $10,000 in FYC would currently pay about $22 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FYC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.13 | +66.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.078 | -46.9% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.147 | +110.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.344 Special | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.07 | -55.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.156 | +102.6% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.077 | +6.9% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.072 | +22.0% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.059 | +2850.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.002 | -93.1% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.442 Special | — |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.029 | -52.5% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.061 | +408.3% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.012 | -70.0% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.143 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.04 | +207.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.013 | +225.0% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.004 | -81.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.021 | -53.3% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.045 | +95.7% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.066 Special | — |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.023 | +53.3% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.015 | +275.0% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.004 | -91.5% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.047 | +683.3% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.006 | +20.0% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.005 | -37.5% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.008 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.008 | +33.3% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.006 | +500.0% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $0.075 Special | — |
| Jun 21, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | $0.024 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 | $0.001 | — |
Payout risk check
FYC's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 37/100).
Its share price moved +37.6% 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 Small Cap Growth 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 designed to select growth stocks from the NASDAQ US 700 Small Cap Index TM (the "base index") that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Small Growth. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2011. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FYC distribution FAQ
When is FYC's next ex-distribution date?
FYC's next ex-distribution date is Dec 20, 2026 (in 102 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.13 per share, expected on Dec 26, 2026.
How often does FYC pay distributions?
FYC pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.13 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FYC's distribution yield?
FYC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.17%, based on $0.208 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $119.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.26 per share, is 0.22%.
How much does FYC pay per share?
FYC pays about $0.13 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.26 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $26.00 a year.
Has FYC grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 23.3% a year (+41.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FYC'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 FYC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.22%, you would need about 4,616 shares of FYC (roughly $551,723 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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