First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
FTLSDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | $0.21 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.18 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 |
| March 31, 2025 | $0.15 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 |
| December 31, 2024 | $0.29 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF has rewarded shareholders with 41 dividend payments over the past 11 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FTLS shares during this period received a total of $4.70 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.21/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: FTLS currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.07%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2014, the dividend payout has grown by 1216.0%, from $0.02 to $0.21.
Company News
First Trust Canada introduced the First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS), which aims to provide investors with long-term total return by investing in U.S. exchange-listed equity securities and index futures contracts, targeting volatility mitigation and growth.
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