First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.57% ($1.06 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 $40M. Review FTDS dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FTDS fund composition

FTDS holds 50 positions, with 22.2% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.81%, and manages $40.4M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
DINOHF Sinclair Corp.2.74%
NXPINXP Semiconductors N.V.2.26%
GRMNGarmin Ltd.2.22%
DGXQuest Diagnostics Incorporated2.21%
ALLEAllegion Public Limited Company2.21%
EFXEquifax Inc.2.16%
CDWCDW Corporation2.13%
TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc.2.11%
NOCNorthrop Grumman Corporation2.10%
HLIHoulihan Lokey, Inc.2.09%

Sector allocation

Financial Services27.9%Energy22.0%Industrials16.2%Technology14.3%Consumer Cyclical5.8%Consumer Defensive5.8%Basic Materials3.9%Healthcare3.9%Other0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS)

What is First Trust Dividend Strength ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.57%, which works out to $1.06 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Dividend 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 Dividend Strength ETF invest in?
The First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) operates as an exchange-traded index fund. Its primary goal is to mirror the total investment performance – reflecting both its price movements and generated income – of The Dividend Strength Index, prior to accounting for the fund's own fees and expenses.