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 6.87% ($1.63 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was July 14, 2026, with payment scheduled for July 31, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $79M.

FCEF fund composition

FCEF holds 53 positions, with 0.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 3.69%, and manages $80.7M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
HQHabrdn Healthcare Investors0.00%
BITBlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust0.00%
PTACohen & Steers Tax-Advantaged Preferred Securities and Income Fund0.00%
ASGIabrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund0.00%
BMEBlackRock Health Sciences Trust0.00%
CIIBlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc.0.00%
PDXPIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund0.00%
QQQXNuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund0.00%
NMAINuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund0.00%
HQLabrdn Life Sciences Investors0.00%

Sector allocation

Financial Services26.3%Utilities14.8%Technology14.1%Energy10.6%Healthcare9.6%Industrials8.9%Communication Services4.5%Consumer Cyclical4.0%Other7.2%

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 6.87%, which works out to $1.63 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 July 14, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is July 31, 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...