Annual Dividend (TTM)
$0.7590
5x/year
FTLS
(NYSEARCA)First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
$70.54-- (--)
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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.
Dividend Yield
1.07%
Last ex-date: Jun 30, 2026
5-Year CAGR
118.96%
Compound annual growth rate
Dividend Growth
-25.07%
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
Frequency5x/year
Last Payment$0.2200
Last Ex-DateJun 30, 2026
Last Payment DateJun 30, 2026
Dividend Growth Metrics
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), and payout trends
TTM Growth (YoY)-25.07%
3-Year CAGR-43.52%
5-Year CAGR118.96%
10-Year CAGR-8.32%
Historical Distribution Averages
Multi-year dividend payment averages and yield history analysis
5-Year Average$0.6394
10-Year Average$0.4237
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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| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | - | Jun 30, 2026 | - | $0.2200 | Quarterly |
| Mar 31, 2026 | - | Mar 31, 2026 | - | $0.1510 | Quarterly |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | - | $0.0630 | Quarterly |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.2130 | Quarterly |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.1750 | Quarterly |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | - | $0.2200 | Quarterly |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.1510 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 4, 2024 | $0.2880 | Quarterly |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jan 4, 2024 | $0.2650 | Quarterly |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jan 4, 2024 | $0.3090 | Quarterly |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Jan 4, 2024 | $0.1280 | Quarterly |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Dec 27, 2022 | $0.2980 | Quarterly |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | Dec 27, 2022 | $0.2060 | Quarterly |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 27, 2022 | $0.2050 | Quarterly |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 27, 2022 | $0.1290 | Quarterly |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | $0.3300 | Quarterly |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 22, 2022 | $0.0660 | Quarterly |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 25, 2021 | $0.0030 | Quarterly |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 21, 2020 | $0.1250 | Quarterly |
| Sep 24, 2020 | - | Sep 30, 2020 | Jan 21, 2020 | $0.0210 | Quarterly |
| Mar 26, 2020 | - | Mar 31, 2020 | Jan 21, 2020 | $0.0450 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2019 | - | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 21, 2019 | $0.0470 | Quarterly |
| Sep 25, 2019 | - | Sep 30, 2019 | Jan 21, 2019 | $0.1260 | Quarterly |
| Jun 14, 2019 | - | Jun 28, 2019 | Jan 21, 2019 | $0.1080 | Quarterly |
| Mar 21, 2019 | - | Mar 29, 2019 | Jan 21, 2019 | $0.0730 | Quarterly |
| Dec 18, 2018 | - | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 11, 2018 | $0.1160 | Quarterly |
| Sep 14, 2018 | - | Sep 28, 2018 | Jan 11, 2018 | $0.0650 | Quarterly |
| Jun 21, 2018 | - | Jun 29, 2018 | Jan 11, 2018 | $0.0840 | Quarterly |
| Mar 22, 2018 | - | Mar 29, 2018 | Jan 11, 2018 | $0.0570 | Quarterly |
| Dec 21, 2017 | - | Dec 29, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | $0.0350 | Quarterly |
| Sep 21, 2017 | - | Sep 29, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | $0.0480 | Quarterly |
| Jun 22, 2017 | - | Jun 30, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 | $0.0580 | Quarterly |
| Mar 23, 2017 | - | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 22, 2017 | $0.0290 | Quarterly |
| Dec 21, 2016 | - | Dec 30, 2016 | Dec 20, 2016 | $0.1540 | Quarterly |
| Sep 21, 2016 | - | Sep 30, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | $0.0670 | Quarterly |
| Jun 22, 2016 | - | Jun 30, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 | $0.0680 | Quarterly |
| Mar 23, 2016 | - | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 | $0.0710 | Quarterly |
| Dec 23, 2015 | - | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015 | $0.0610 | Quarterly |
| Sep 23, 2015 | - | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | $0.0190 | Quarterly |
| Jun 24, 2015 | - | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | $0.0450 | Quarterly |
| Mar 25, 2015 | - | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 25, 2015 | $0.0340 | Quarterly |
| Dec 23, 2014 | - | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 | $0.1450 | Quarterly |
| Sep 23, 2014 | - | Sep 30, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014 | $0.0160 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF Dividends
What is the dividend yield for FTLS?
FTLS has a dividend yield of 1.07% based on current price and annual dividend payments.
When does FTLS pay dividends?
FTLS pays dividends 5x/year. 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 is June 30, 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 pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share based on recent distributions.