First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (FSCS) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (FSCS) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.26% ($0.46 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $59M. Review FSCS dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FSCS fund composition

FSCS holds 100 positions, with 11.8% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.60%, and manages $58.2M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
HALOHalozyme Therapeutics, Inc.1.58%
MKTXMarketAxess Holdings Inc.1.47%
BRBroadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.1.18%
EXPOExponent, Inc.1.17%
FFIVF5, Inc.1.13%
ALRMAlarm.com Holdings, Inc.1.10%
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation1.08%
EXEExpand Energy Corporation1.04%
ACIWACI Worldwide, Inc.1.02%
RNRRenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.1.01%

Sector allocation

Financial Services28.9%Industrials26.3%Consumer Defensive13.6%Consumer Cyclical9.8%Healthcare6.6%Basic Materials5.6%Technology4.1%Communication Services2.2%Other3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (FSCS)

What is First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (FSCS) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.26%, which works out to $0.46 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 30, 2026.
What does First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF invest in?
This ETF, the First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF, endeavors to match the financial returns—specifically, the capital gains and income distributions—of The SMID Capital Strength Index. This objective is pursued before considering the Fund's operational charges. As a core strategy, the Fund typically dedicates a minimum of 80% of its assets under management (inclusive of any borrowed funds for investment) to the individual stocks that constitute the referenced Index.