LDSF Dividend Calculator
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) currently yields 4.64% and paid $0.88 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$18.92
Dividend Yield
4.64%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.88
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+11.3%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from LDSF
Portfolio Value
$155,264
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$748
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — LDSF
Projected Income from LDSF
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $743 | $62 | 885.1 | $16,743 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,152 | $96 | 1235.6 | $25,220 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,640 | $137 | 1582.4 | $34,855 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $2,222 | $185 | 1928.4 | $45,834 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $2,914 | $243 | 2275.9 | $58,373 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $3,739 | $312 | 2627.8 | $72,729 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $4,722 | $394 | 2986.8 | $89,205 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $5,896 | $491 | 3355.9 | $108,156 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $7,297 | $608 | 3738.2 | $130,008 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $8,972 | $748 | 4137.2 | $155,264 |
LDSF Dividend Per Share by Year
LDSF Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.07 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-29 | $0.07 |
| 2026-04-21 | 2026-04-30 | $0.07 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.07 |
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-27 | $0.07 |
| 2026-01-21 | 2026-01-30 | $0.07 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.07 |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-28 | $0.07 |
| 2025-10-21 | 2025-10-31 | $0.07 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.07 |
| 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-29 | $0.07 |
| 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-31 | $0.07 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.07 |
| 2025-05-21 | 2025-05-30 | $0.07 |
| 2025-04-22 | 2025-04-30 | $0.07 |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.07 |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-28 | $0.07 |
| 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-31 | $0.07 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.07 |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-29 | $0.07 |
| 2024-10-22 | 2024-10-31 | $0.07 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.07 |
| 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-30 | $0.08 |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-31 | $0.08 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.07 |
| 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-31 | $0.07 |
| 2024-04-23 | 2024-04-30 | $0.07 |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | $0.07 |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-29 | $0.07 |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-31 | $0.07 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.07 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-30 | $0.07 |
| 2023-10-24 | 2023-10-31 | $0.07 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | $0.07 |
| 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-30 | $0.06 |
| 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-04-21 | 2023-04-28 | $0.06 |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-31 | $0.06 |
| 2023-02-22 | 2023-02-28 | $0.06 |
| 2023-01-24 | 2023-01-31 | $0.06 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | $0.06 |
| 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-30 | $0.05 |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-31 | $0.04 |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | $0.05 |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-31 | $0.05 |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-07-29 | $0.04 |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-30 | $0.04 |
| 2022-05-24 | 2022-05-31 | $0.04 |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-04-29 | $0.03 |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-31 | $0.03 |
| 2022-02-18 | 2022-02-28 | $0.03 |
| 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-31 | $0.03 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | $0.03 |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-11-30 | $0.03 |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-10-29 | $0.03 |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-30 | $0.03 |
| 2021-08-24 | 2021-08-31 | $0.04 |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-30 | $0.04 |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-30 | $0.04 |
| 2021-05-21 | 2021-05-28 | $0.04 |
| 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-30 | $0.04 |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-31 | $0.04 |
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-02-26 | $0.03 |
| 2021-01-21 | 2021-01-29 | $0.03 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-31 | $0.12 |
| 2020-11-24 | 2020-11-30 | $0.04 |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-10-30 | $0.04 |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-30 | $0.04 |
| 2020-08-21 | 2020-08-31 | $0.04 |
| 2020-07-21 | 2020-07-31 | $0.04 |
LDSF Dividend FAQ
How much does LDSF pay in dividends per share?
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF paid $0.88 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 LDSF pay dividends?
LDSF pays dividends monthly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is LDSF's dividend yield?
At the last close of $18.92, LDSF yields approximately 4.64% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is LDSF's dividend growth rate?
LDSF's dividend per share has compounded at 11.3% per year over the last 5 years (11.1% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much LDSF do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.88 per share per year, roughly 1,367 shares — about $25,857.22 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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