First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ. It pays a current dividend yield of 7.17% ($1.64 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 14, 2026, with payment scheduled for October 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $80M. Review FCEF dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FCEF fund composition

FCEF holds 58 positions, with 30.9% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.85%, and manages $80.2M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
VRIGInvesco Variable Rate Investment Grade ETF3.89%
EVTEaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund3.30%
ETGEaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund3.27%
ETOEaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund3.21%
HTDJohn Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund3.20%
GDVThe Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust2.99%
UTFCohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc.2.98%
TYTri-Continental Corporation2.77%
BSTBlackRock Science & Technology Trust2.77%
SORSource Capital2.54%

Sector allocation

Financial Services24.9%Technology16.4%Utilities13.9%Healthcare10.1%Energy9.5%Industrials8.4%Real Estate4.2%Communication Services4.1%Other8.4%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF)

What is First Trust Income Opportunities ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 7.17%, which works out to $1.64 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Income Opportunities ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 14, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is October 30, 2026.
How many years has First Trust Income Opportunities ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF) has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.
What does First Trust Income Opportunities ETF invest in?
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - First Trust Income Opportunities ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors LP. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests through other funds in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. The fund seeks to benchmark the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 3000 Index and a Blended Benchmark comprising of 60% of the First Trust Equity Closed-End Fund Total Return Index...