FTLS dividend history: First Trust Long/Short Equity
Every distribution FTLS paid since 2015, with a trailing 12-month yield of 0.87% and quarterly payments. Amounts are the cash actually paid per share before tax; prices are end-of-day (as of 22 Oct 2026).
Summary
Last 24 distributions per current share
Totals per year
| Year | Per current share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.4530 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0.7590 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0.9900 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0.8380 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0.3960 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0.0030 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0.1910 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0.3540 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0.3220 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0.1700 | 4 |
| 2016 | 0.3600 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0.1590 | 4 |
Distributions: ex-dividend dates and amounts
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount per share |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | 0.1830 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 0.2070 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 0.0630 | |
| 31 Dec 2025 | 0.2130 | |
| 30 Sep 2025 | 0.1750 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 0.2200 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 0.1510 | |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 0.2880 | |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 0.2650 | |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 0.3090 | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 0.1280 | |
| 29 Dec 2023 | 0.2980 | |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 0.2060 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 0.2050 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 0.1290 | |
| 30 Dec 2022 | 0.3300 | |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 0.0660 | |
| 31 Dec 2021 | 0.0030 | |
| 31 Dec 2020 | 0.1250 | |
| 30 Sep 2020 | 0.0210 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | 0.0450 | |
| 31 Dec 2019 | 0.0470 | |
| 30 Sep 2019 | 0.1260 | |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 0.1080 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 0.0730 | |
| 31 Dec 2018 | 0.1160 | |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 0.0650 | |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 0.0840 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 0.0570 | |
| 29 Dec 2017 | 0.0350 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 0.0480 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 0.0580 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 0.0290 | |
| 30 Dec 2016 | 0.1540 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 0.0670 | |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 0.0680 |
FTLS dividends: frequently asked questions
What is the FTLS dividend yield?
FTLS paid 0.67 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.87% on today's price of $76.61. The yield moves with the share price and with each distribution, so it is a look back, not a promise.
How often does FTLS pay a dividend?
FTLS pays quarterly. The cash usually arrives about 5 days after the ex-dividend date. Own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
When is the next FTLS ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date for FTLS is in our data yet. Funds announce distributions shortly before the ex-date, so check back or see the issuer's website.
What was the last FTLS dividend?
The latest distribution went ex on 24 September 2026 and was 0.1830 per share.
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