FCEF Dividend Calculator
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF) currently yields 6.77% and paid $1.63 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$24.07
Dividend Yield
6.77%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.63
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+7.8%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from FCEF
Portfolio Value
$155,492
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$988
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — FCEF
Projected Income from FCEF
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,083 | $90 | 709.7 | $17,083 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,662 | $139 | 1011.6 | $25,679 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $2,341 | $195 | 1323.1 | $35,421 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $3,136 | $261 | 1646.7 | $46,491 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $4,068 | $339 | 1984.9 | $59,098 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $5,163 | $430 | 2340.4 | $73,488 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $6,450 | $538 | 2716.4 | $89,950 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $7,964 | $664 | 3116.2 | $108,826 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $9,748 | $812 | 3543.8 | $130,515 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $11,851 | $988 | 4003.4 | $155,492 |
FCEF Dividend Per Share by Year
FCEF Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | 2026-06-30 | $0.14 |
| 2026-05-12 | 2026-05-29 | $0.14 |
| 2026-04-14 | 2026-04-30 | $0.14 |
| 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-31 | $0.14 |
| 2026-02-11 | 2026-02-27 | $0.14 |
| 2026-01-13 | 2026-01-30 | $0.14 |
| 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-31 | $0.14 |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-28 | $0.14 |
| 2025-10-14 | 2025-10-31 | $0.14 |
| 2025-09-11 | 2025-09-30 | $0.14 |
| 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-29 | $0.14 |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-31 | $0.14 |
| 2025-06-11 | 2025-06-30 | $0.14 |
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-30 | $0.14 |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-30 | $0.14 |
| 2025-03-11 | 2025-03-31 | $0.14 |
| 2025-02-11 | 2025-02-28 | $0.14 |
| 2025-01-14 | 2025-01-31 | $0.14 |
| 2024-12-11 | 2024-12-31 | $0.14 |
| 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-29 | $0.14 |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-31 | $0.14 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2024-09-30 | $0.14 |
| 2024-08-13 | 2024-08-30 | $0.13 |
| 2024-07-11 | 2024-07-31 | $0.13 |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-28 | $0.13 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-31 | $0.13 |
| 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-30 | $0.13 |
| 2024-03-12 | 2024-03-28 | $0.13 |
| 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-29 | $0.12 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-31 | $0.12 |
| 2023-12-12 | 2023-12-29 | $0.12 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 | $0.12 |
| 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-31 | $0.12 |
| 2023-09-12 | 2023-09-29 | $0.12 |
| 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-31 | $0.12 |
| 2023-07-11 | 2023-07-31 | $0.12 |
| 2023-06-13 | 2023-06-30 | $0.12 |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-31 | $0.12 |
| 2023-04-11 | 2023-04-28 | $0.12 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | $0.12 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | $0.12 |
| 2023-01-11 | 2023-01-31 | $0.12 |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-30 | $0.12 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | $0.12 |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-31 | $0.12 |
| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-30 | $0.12 |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-31 | $0.12 |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-07-29 | $0.12 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.12 |
| 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-31 | $0.12 |
| 2022-04-12 | 2022-04-29 | $0.12 |
| 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-31 | $0.12 |
| 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-28 | $0.12 |
| 2022-01-11 | 2022-01-31 | $0.12 |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-31 | $0.11 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | $0.11 |
| 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-29 | $0.11 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-30 | $0.11 |
| 2021-08-11 | 2021-08-31 | $0.11 |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-30 | $0.11 |
| 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-30 | $0.10 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-05-28 | $0.10 |
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-30 | $0.10 |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-31 | $0.09 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-26 | $0.09 |
| 2021-01-12 | 2021-01-29 | $0.09 |
| 2020-12-11 | 2020-12-31 | $0.09 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-30 | $0.09 |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-30 | $0.09 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-30 | $0.09 |
| 2020-08-11 | 2020-08-31 | $0.09 |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-31 | $0.09 |
FCEF Dividend FAQ
How much does FCEF pay in dividends per share?
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII First Trust Income Opportunities ETF paid $1.63 per share over the trailing 12 months on a monthly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does FCEF pay dividends?
FCEF pays dividends monthly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is FCEF's dividend yield?
At the last close of $24.07, FCEF yields approximately 6.77% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is FCEF's dividend growth rate?
FCEF's dividend per share has compounded at 7.8% per year over the last 5 years (5.0% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much FCEF do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.63 per share per year, roughly 737 shares — about $17,740.18 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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