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First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF

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$77.18Today:- (-)1Y +9.91%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Assets (AUM)
$2.57B
Expense ratio
1.38%
Dividend yield
0.87%
Holdings
519
52-week range
$69.06$78.11
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
167.69K

FTLS ETF Dividends: First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF

Dividend yield, distribution history, ex-dividend dates, and payment schedule analysis. Track payout frequency, income trends, and dividend growth metrics.

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Annual Dividend (TTM)
$0.6664
Quarterly
Dividend Yield
0.87%
Last ex-date: Sep 24, 2026
5-Year CAGR
+31.80%
Compound annual growth rate
Dividend Growth
−20.10%
Year-over-year change

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) Dividend Distribution Statistics

Comprehensive dividend metrics including income yield, payout ratio, CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), and distribution frequency analysis

Payment Schedule & Details

Distribution frequency, ex-dividend dates, and cash payment information

FrequencyQuarterly
Last Payment$0.1825
Last Ex-DateSep 24, 2026
Last Payment DateSep 30, 2026

Dividend Growth Metrics

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), and payout trends

TTM Growth (YoY)−20.10%
3-Year CAGR+24.23%
5-Year CAGR+31.80%
10-Year CAGR+16.93%

Historical Distribution Averages

Multi-year dividend payment averages and yield history analysis

5-Year Average$0.5971
10-Year Average$0.4382
First PaymentSep 23, 2014

Historical Dividend Distribution Trend Chart

Visualize dividend payout amounts, distribution growth trends, income yield patterns, and stock splits over time

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First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) Dividend Payment History & Calendar

Complete distribution history with ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment schedule, cash amounts, and payout frequency

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First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) complete dividend distribution history and payment calendar table showing all ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment schedule dates, declaration dates, cash dividend amounts in USD, and payout frequency. Data sorted chronologically by most recent ex-dividend date first. Track income yield and distribution trends.
Ex-Dividend DateRecord DatePayment DateDeclaration DateAmountFrequency
Sep 24, 2026Sep 24, 2026Sep 30, 2026Jan 5, 2026$0.1825Quarterly
Jun 25, 2026Jun 25, 2026Jun 30, 2026Jan 5, 2026$0.2073Quarterly
Mar 26, 2026Mar 26, 2026Mar 31, 2026Jan 5, 2026$0.0634Quarterly
Dec 12, 2025Dec 12, 2025Dec 31, 2025Dec 27, 2024$0.2132Quarterly
Sep 25, 2025Sep 25, 2025Sep 30, 2025Dec 27, 2024$0.1752Quarterly
Jun 26, 2025Jun 26, 2025Jun 30, 2025Dec 27, 2024$0.2200Quarterly
Mar 27, 2025Mar 27, 2025Mar 31, 2025Dec 27, 2024$0.1512Quarterly
Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024Dec 31, 2024Jan 4, 2024$0.2876Quarterly
Sep 26, 2024Sep 26, 2024Sep 30, 2024Jan 4, 2024$0.2648Quarterly
Jun 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024Jun 28, 2024Jan 4, 2024$0.3086Quarterly
Mar 21, 2024Mar 22, 2024Mar 28, 2024Jan 4, 2024$0.1284Quarterly
Dec 22, 2023Dec 26, 2023Dec 29, 2023Dec 27, 2022$0.2980Quarterly
Sep 22, 2023Sep 25, 2023Sep 29, 2023Dec 27, 2022$0.2057Quarterly
Jun 27, 2023Jun 28, 2023Jun 30, 2023Dec 27, 2022$0.2047Quarterly
Mar 24, 2023Mar 27, 2023Mar 31, 2023Dec 27, 2022$0.1286Quarterly
Dec 23, 2022Dec 27, 2022Dec 30, 2022Dec 22, 2022$0.3300Quarterly
Sep 23, 2022Sep 26, 2022Sep 30, 2022Sep 22, 2022$0.0662Quarterly
Dec 23, 2021Dec 27, 2021Dec 31, 2021Jan 25, 2021$0.0033Quarterly
Dec 24, 2020Dec 28, 2020Dec 31, 2020Jan 21, 2020$0.1250Quarterly
Sep 24, 2020-Sep 30, 2020Jan 21, 2020$0.0210Quarterly
Mar 26, 2020-Mar 31, 2020Jan 21, 2020$0.0450Quarterly
Dec 13, 2019-Dec 31, 2019Jan 21, 2019$0.0470Quarterly
Sep 25, 2019-Sep 30, 2019Jan 21, 2019$0.1260Quarterly
Jun 14, 2019-Jun 28, 2019Jan 21, 2019$0.1080Quarterly
Mar 21, 2019-Mar 29, 2019Jan 21, 2019$0.0730Quarterly
Dec 18, 2018-Dec 31, 2018Jan 11, 2018$0.1160Quarterly
Sep 14, 2018-Sep 28, 2018Jan 11, 2018$0.0650Quarterly
Jun 21, 2018-Jun 29, 2018Jan 11, 2018$0.0840Quarterly
Mar 22, 2018-Mar 29, 2018Jan 11, 2018$0.0570Quarterly
Dec 21, 2017-Dec 29, 2017Dec 20, 2017$0.0350Quarterly
Sep 21, 2017-Sep 29, 2017Sep 20, 2017$0.0480Quarterly
Jun 22, 2017-Jun 30, 2017Jun 21, 2017$0.0580Quarterly
Mar 23, 2017-Mar 31, 2017Mar 22, 2017$0.0290Quarterly
Dec 21, 2016-Dec 30, 2016Dec 20, 2016$0.1540Quarterly
Sep 21, 2016-Sep 30, 2016Sep 20, 2016$0.0670Quarterly
Jun 22, 2016-Jun 30, 2016Jun 21, 2016$0.0680Quarterly
Mar 23, 2016-Mar 31, 2016Mar 23, 2016$0.0710Quarterly
Dec 23, 2015-Dec 31, 2015Dec 22, 2015$0.0610Quarterly
Sep 23, 2015-Sep 30, 2015Sep 22, 2015$0.0190Quarterly
Jun 24, 2015-Jun 30, 2015Jun 24, 2015$0.0450Quarterly
Mar 25, 2015-Mar 31, 2015Mar 25, 2015$0.0340Quarterly
Dec 23, 2014-Dec 31, 2014Dec 22, 2014$0.1450Quarterly
Sep 23, 2014-Sep 30, 2014Sep 22, 2014$0.0160-

Source: Fund distribution announcements. Data as of Sep 24, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF Dividends

What is the dividend yield for FTLS?

FTLS has a dividend yield of 0.87%, based on distributions over the trailing 12 months and the Oct 26, 2026 closing price.

When does FTLS pay dividends?

FTLS pays dividends quarterly. View the payment history table for specific ex-dividend and payment dates.

What is the ex-dividend date for FTLS?

The most recent ex-dividend date for FTLS was September 24, 2026. See the full history in the payment table below.

Has FTLS increased its dividend?

Review the growth metrics section to analyze FTLS's dividend growth trends and historical payout patterns.

How much dividend does FTLS pay annually?

FTLS paid $0.67 per share in distributions over the trailing 12 months (through Sep 24, 2026).