FTLS Dividend Calculator

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) currently yields 0.89% and paid $0.66 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.

Last Close

$74.08

Dividend Yield

0.89%

12-Mo Dividend / Share

$0.66

5-Yr Div Growth / Yr

+35.2%

Raise Streak

Next Ex-Date

TBD

Project Future Income from FTLS

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Portfolio Value

$299,663

Year 10

Monthly Dividends

$454

Year 10

Total Invested

$70,000

Year 10

Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — FTLS

Projected Income from FTLS

Year 1
Invested$16,000
Annual Div.$142
Monthly$12
Shares217.9
Value$16,142
Year 2
Invested$22,000
Annual Div.$252
Monthly$21
Shares285.6
Value$26,372
Year 3
Invested$28,000
Annual Div.$407
Monthly$34
Shares341.3
Value$39,277
Year 4
Invested$34,000
Annual Div.$624
Monthly$52
Shares387.5
Value$55,579
Year 5
Invested$40,000
Annual Div.$927
Monthly$77
Shares426.2
Value$76,201
Year 6
Invested$46,000
Annual Div.$1,349
Monthly$112
Shares459.2
Value$102,325
Year 7
Invested$52,000
Annual Div.$1,935
Monthly$161
Shares487.8
Value$135,474
Year 8
Invested$58,000
Annual Div.$2,749
Monthly$229
Shares513.0
Value$177,604
Year 9
Invested$64,000
Annual Div.$3,877
Monthly$323
Shares535.9
Value$231,242
Year 10
Invested$70,000
Annual Div.$5,442
Monthly$454
Shares557.2
Value$299,663

FTLS Dividend Per Share by Year

FTLS Dividend Payment History

Updated 2026-07-07

Ex-Dividend DatePay DateAmount / Share
2026-06-252026-06-30$0.21
2026-03-262026-03-31$0.06
2025-12-122025-12-31$0.21
2025-09-252025-09-30$0.18
2025-06-262025-06-30$0.22
2025-03-272025-03-31$0.15
2024-12-132024-12-31$0.29
2024-09-262024-09-30$0.26
2024-06-272024-06-28$0.31
2024-03-212024-03-28$0.13
2023-12-222023-12-29$0.30
2023-09-222023-09-29$0.21
2023-06-272023-06-30$0.20
2023-03-242023-03-31$0.13
2022-12-232022-12-30$0.33
2022-09-232022-09-30$0.07
2021-12-232021-12-31$0.00
2020-12-242020-12-31$0.13
2020-09-242020-09-30$0.02

FTLS Dividend FAQ

How much does FTLS pay in dividends per share?

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF paid $0.66 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 FTLS pay dividends?

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

What is FTLS's dividend yield?

At the last close of $74.08, FTLS yields approximately 0.89% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.

What is FTLS's dividend growth rate?

FTLS's dividend per share has compounded at 35.2% per year over the last 5 years (-3.3% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.

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

At the trailing payout of $0.66 per share per year, roughly 1,821 shares — about $134,899.68 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.

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