First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 4.82% ($2.03 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for October 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $2.83B. Review FIXD dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FIXD fund composition

FIXD holds 412 positions, with 0.3% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.65%, and manages $2.83B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
XELLLXcel Energy Inc., 6.250%, Due 10/15/20850.20%
JXN-PAJackson Financial Inc., 8.000%, Variable Rate0.08%
LX219896TRANSDIGM INC TDG TL J 1L USD0.00%
BOH.BBank of Hawaii Corporation, 8.00%0.00%
LX266943AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC AMNPHA TL B 1L USD0.00%
$USDUS Dollar0.00%
LX225393CAESARS ENTERTAIN INC CZR TL B1 1L USD0.00%
JXN.AJackson Financial Inc., 8.000%, Variable Rate0.00%

Sector allocation

Utilities100.0%Corporate52.9%Government28.2%Securitized18.6%Cash & Others0.3%Financial Services0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD)

What is First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 4.82%, which works out to $2.03 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is October 30, 2026.
How many years has First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD) has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
What does First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF invest in?
The First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (the Fund) has a core objective: to deliver the highest possible total return over the long term. Generally, and within standard market environments, the Fund's strategy involves allocating a significant portion—specifically, at least 80% of its net assets, which factors in any investment borrowings—to a range of fixed income instruments.