FTSL Dividend Calculator
First Trust Senior Loan Fund ETF (FTSL) currently yields 6.43% and paid $2.88 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$44.83
Dividend Yield
6.43%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$2.88
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+13.9%
Raise Streak
—
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from FTSL
Portfolio Value
$203,936
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$1,402
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — FTSL
Projected Income from FTSL
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,029 | $86 | 379.9 | $17,029 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,648 | $137 | 535.3 | $26,333 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $2,417 | $201 | 691.3 | $37,313 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $3,376 | $281 | 849.6 | $50,319 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $4,569 | $381 | 1012.2 | $65,785 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $6,058 | $505 | 1181.2 | $84,243 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $7,917 | $660 | 1359.1 | $106,357 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $10,244 | $854 | 1548.2 | $132,950 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $13,161 | $1,097 | 1751.6 | $165,047 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $16,830 | $1,402 | 1972.4 | $203,936 |
FTSL Dividend Per Share by Year
FTSL Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.23 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-29 | $0.24 |
| 2026-04-21 | 2026-04-30 | $0.24 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.24 |
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-27 | $0.24 |
| 2026-01-21 | 2026-01-30 | $0.24 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.24 |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-28 | $0.24 |
| 2025-10-21 | 2025-10-31 | $0.25 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.25 |
| 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-29 | $0.25 |
| 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-31 | $0.25 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.25 |
| 2025-05-21 | 2025-05-30 | $0.26 |
| 2025-04-22 | 2025-04-30 | $0.26 |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.26 |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-28 | $0.26 |
| 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-31 | $0.27 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.28 |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-29 | $0.28 |
| 2024-10-22 | 2024-10-31 | $0.29 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.29 |
| 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-30 | $0.29 |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-31 | $0.29 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.29 |
| 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-31 | $0.29 |
| 2024-04-23 | 2024-04-30 | $0.30 |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | $0.30 |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-29 | $0.30 |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-31 | $0.31 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.30 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-30 | $0.30 |
| 2023-10-24 | 2023-10-31 | $0.30 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | $0.30 |
| 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-31 | $0.31 |
| 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | $0.29 |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-30 | $0.29 |
| 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-31 | $0.29 |
| 2023-04-21 | 2023-04-28 | $0.29 |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-31 | $0.29 |
| 2023-02-22 | 2023-02-28 | $0.29 |
| 2023-01-24 | 2023-01-31 | $0.29 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | $0.27 |
| 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-30 | $0.23 |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-31 | $0.23 |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | $0.21 |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-31 | $0.17 |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-07-29 | $0.16 |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-30 | $0.15 |
| 2022-05-24 | 2022-05-31 | $0.14 |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-04-29 | $0.14 |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-31 | $0.14 |
| 2022-02-18 | 2022-02-28 | $0.14 |
| 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-31 | $0.15 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | $0.15 |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-11-30 | $0.12 |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-10-29 | $0.13 |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-30 | $0.13 |
| 2021-08-24 | 2021-08-31 | $0.13 |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-30 | $0.14 |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-30 | $0.14 |
| 2021-05-21 | 2021-05-28 | $0.12 |
| 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-30 | $0.11 |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-31 | $0.12 |
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-02-26 | $0.11 |
| 2021-01-21 | 2021-01-29 | $0.14 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-31 | $0.14 |
| 2020-11-24 | 2020-11-30 | $0.13 |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-10-30 | $0.13 |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-30 | $0.12 |
| 2020-08-21 | 2020-08-31 | $0.12 |
| 2020-07-21 | 2020-07-31 | $0.13 |
FTSL Dividend FAQ
How much does FTSL pay in dividends per share?
First Trust Senior Loan Fund ETF paid $2.88 per share over the trailing 12 months on a monthly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does FTSL pay dividends?
FTSL pays dividends monthly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is FTSL's dividend yield?
At the last close of $44.83, FTSL yields approximately 6.43% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is FTSL's dividend growth rate?
FTSL's dividend per share has compounded at 13.9% per year over the last 5 years (-0.9% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much FTSL do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $2.88 per share per year, roughly 417 shares — about $18,694.11 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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