FTDS Dividend Calculator
First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) currently yields 1.59% and paid $0.99 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$62.09
Dividend Yield
1.59%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.99
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+22.1%
Raise Streak
—
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from FTDS
Portfolio Value
$188,959
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$402
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — FTDS
Projected Income from FTDS
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $254 | $21 | 261.8 | $16,254 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $416 | $35 | 351.3 | $25,184 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $623 | $52 | 431.3 | $35,703 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $886 | $74 | 503.3 | $48,112 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,221 | $102 | 568.7 | $62,776 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,647 | $137 | 628.7 | $80,134 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $2,186 | $182 | 684.3 | $100,717 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $2,869 | $239 | 736.5 | $125,167 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $3,734 | $311 | 786.1 | $154,264 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $4,830 | $402 | 833.9 | $188,959 |
FTDS Dividend Per Share by Year
FTDS Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.19 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.31 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.25 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.23 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.20 |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.22 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.34 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.23 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.27 |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | $0.19 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.38 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | $0.14 |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-30 | $0.27 |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-31 | $0.22 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | $0.38 |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | $0.23 |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-30 | $0.23 |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-31 | $0.14 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | $0.09 |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-30 | $0.10 |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-30 | $0.09 |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-31 | $0.08 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-31 | $0.11 |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-30 | $0.08 |
FTDS Dividend FAQ
How much does FTDS pay in dividends per share?
First Trust Dividend Strength ETF paid $0.99 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 FTDS pay dividends?
FTDS pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is FTDS's dividend yield?
At the last close of $62.09, FTDS yields approximately 1.59% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is FTDS's dividend growth rate?
FTDS's dividend per share has compounded at 22.1% per year over the last 5 years (-3.4% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much FTDS do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.99 per share per year, roughly 1,218 shares — about $75,625.99 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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