FDL Dividend Calculator

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) currently yields 3.74% and paid $1.85 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.

Last Close

$49.46

Dividend Yield

3.74%

12-Mo Dividend / Share

$1.85

5-Yr Div Growth / Yr

+8.1%

Raise Streak

5 yrs

Next Ex-Date

TBD

Project Future Income from FDL

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Portfolio Value

$125,197

Year 10

Monthly Dividends

$457

Year 10

Total Invested

$70,000

Year 10

Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — FDL

Projected Income from FDL

Year 1
Invested$16,000
Annual Div.$598
Monthly$50
Shares335.6
Value$16,598
Year 2
Invested$22,000
Annual Div.$900
Monthly$75
Shares467.6
Value$24,438
Year 3
Invested$28,000
Annual Div.$1,244
Monthly$104
Shares598.8
Value$33,068
Year 4
Invested$34,000
Annual Div.$1,637
Monthly$136
Shares729.6
Value$42,580
Year 5
Invested$40,000
Annual Div.$2,086
Monthly$174
Shares860.8
Value$53,081
Year 6
Invested$46,000
Annual Div.$2,599
Monthly$217
Shares992.7
Value$64,689
Year 7
Invested$52,000
Annual Div.$3,184
Monthly$265
Shares1126.1
Value$77,541
Year 8
Invested$58,000
Annual Div.$3,852
Monthly$321
Shares1261.5
Value$91,789
Year 9
Invested$64,000
Annual Div.$4,615
Monthly$385
Shares1399.5
Value$107,608
Year 10
Invested$70,000
Annual Div.$5,487
Monthly$457
Shares1540.9
Value$125,197

FDL Dividend Per Share by Year

FDL Dividend Payment History

Updated 2026-07-07

Ex-Dividend DatePay DateAmount / Share
2026-06-252026-06-30$0.47
2026-03-262026-03-31$0.40
2025-12-122025-12-31$0.55
2025-09-252025-09-30$0.42
2025-06-262025-06-30$0.46
2025-03-272025-03-31$0.36
2024-12-132024-12-31$0.49
2024-09-262024-09-30$0.39
2024-06-272024-06-28$0.49
2024-03-212024-03-28$0.33
2023-12-222023-12-29$0.52
2023-09-222023-09-29$0.36
2023-06-272023-06-30$0.46
2023-03-242023-03-31$0.31
2022-12-232022-12-30$0.39
2022-09-232022-09-30$0.40
2022-06-242022-06-30$0.24
2022-03-252022-03-31$0.28
2021-12-232021-12-31$0.43
2021-09-232021-09-30$0.27
2021-06-242021-06-30$0.35
2021-03-252021-03-31$0.24
2020-12-242020-12-31$0.37
2020-09-242020-09-30$0.30

FDL Dividend FAQ

How much does FDL pay in dividends per share?

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund paid $1.85 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.

How often does FDL pay dividends?

FDL pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.

What is FDL's dividend yield?

At the last close of $49.46, FDL yields approximately 3.74% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.

What is FDL's dividend growth rate?

FDL's dividend per share has compounded at 8.1% per year over the last 5 years (5.9% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.

How much FDL do I need for $100 a month in dividends?

At the trailing payout of $1.85 per share per year, roughly 650 shares — about $32,149.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.

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