FFA Dividend Calculator
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund. (FFA) currently yields 6.88% and paid $1.55 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
$22.53
Dividend Yield
6.88%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.55
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+5.3%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from FFA
Portfolio Value
$138,755
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$846
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — FFA
Projected Income from FFA
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,101 | $92 | 759.0 | $17,101 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,658 | $138 | 1086.8 | $25,393 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $2,293 | $191 | 1429.0 | $34,629 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $3,018 | $252 | 1787.8 | $44,931 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $3,846 | $320 | 2165.6 | $56,444 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $4,791 | $399 | 2564.8 | $69,329 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $5,872 | $489 | 2988.3 | $83,773 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $7,108 | $592 | 3439.1 | $99,989 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $8,524 | $710 | 3920.8 | $118,222 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $10,146 | $846 | 4437.1 | $138,755 |
FFA Dividend Per Share by Year
FFA Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-30 | $0.39 |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-31 | $0.39 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $0.39 |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-30 | $0.39 |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-30 | $0.35 |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-31 | $0.35 |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-31 | $0.35 |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-30 | $0.35 |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-28 | $0.35 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.32 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.32 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | $0.32 |
| 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-30 | $0.32 |
| 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-31 | $0.32 |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-30 | $0.32 |
| 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-30 | $0.32 |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-30 | $0.32 |
| 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-31 | $0.32 |
| 2021-12-22 | 2021-12-31 | $0.32 |
| 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-30 | $0.32 |
| 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-30 | $0.32 |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-31 | $0.32 |
| 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-31 | $0.29 |
| 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-30 | $0.29 |
FFA Dividend FAQ
How much does FFA pay in dividends per share?
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund. paid $1.55 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 FFA pay dividends?
FFA pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is FFA's dividend yield?
At the last close of $22.53, FFA yields approximately 6.88% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is FFA's dividend growth rate?
FFA's dividend per share has compounded at 5.3% per year over the last 5 years (7.1% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much FFA do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.55 per share per year, roughly 775 shares — about $17,460.75 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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