FCEF Dividend History, Yield & Ex-Dividend Dates
First Trust CEF Income Opportunity ETF (FCEF) has a forward dividend yield of 7.14% and paid $1.64 per share in dividends over the trailing 12 months. FCEF distributes dividends monthly, with the most recent ex-dividend date on Sep 11, 2026 and payment on Sep 30, 2026. FCEF’s yield sits above the sector average of 0.92%.
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 11, 2026Payment date
Sep 30, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.14Monthly
Dividend Yield
7.14%Sector: General
Sector Average: 0.92%
Sector Average: 0.92%
Dividend Growth
6 years Since 2020
Analyst Consensus
―Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
Dividend Growth (TTM YoY)
FCEF Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Monthly | $0.14 |
Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Monthly | $0.14 |
Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Monthly | $0.14 |
Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Monthly | $0.14 |
May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Monthly | $0.14 |
Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Monthly | $0.14 |
Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Monthly | $0.14 |
Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Monthly | $0.14 |
Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Monthly | $0.14 |
Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Monthly | $0.14 |
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FAQ
Does FCEF pay dividends?
Yes, FCEF has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is FCEF's dividend?
FCEF pays a dividend of $0.14 per share. FCEF's annual dividend yield is 7.14%.
When is FCEF ex-dividend date?
FCEF's previous ex-dividend date was on Sep 11, 2026. FCEF shareholders who own FCEF ETF before this date received FCEF's last dividend payment of $0.14 per share on Sep 30, 2026. FCEF's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is FCEF dividend payment date?
FCEF's next quarterly payment date is on Sep 30, 2026, when FCEF shareholders who owned FCEF shares before Sep 11, 2026 received a dividend payment of $0.14 per share. Add FCEF to your watchlist to be reminded of FCEF's next dividend payment.