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
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 | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $598 | $50 | 335.6 | $16,598 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $900 | $75 | 467.6 | $24,438 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,244 | $104 | 598.8 | $33,068 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,637 | $136 | 729.6 | $42,580 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $2,086 | $174 | 860.8 | $53,081 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $2,599 | $217 | 992.7 | $64,689 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $3,184 | $265 | 1126.1 | $77,541 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $3,852 | $321 | 1261.5 | $91,789 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $4,615 | $385 | 1399.5 | $107,608 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $5,487 | $457 | 1540.9 | $125,197 |
FDL Dividend Per Share by Year
FDL Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.47 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.40 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.55 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.42 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.46 |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.36 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.49 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.39 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.49 |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | $0.33 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.52 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | $0.36 |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-30 | $0.46 |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-31 | $0.31 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | $0.39 |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | $0.40 |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-30 | $0.24 |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-31 | $0.28 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | $0.43 |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-30 | $0.27 |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-30 | $0.35 |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-31 | $0.24 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-31 | $0.37 |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-30 | $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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