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 1.52% ($0.99 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 25, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $37M. 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 22.8% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.81%, and manages $39.4M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
CTSHCognizant Technology Solutions Corporation2.66%
PSXPhillips 662.36%
APAAPA Corporation2.32%
DINOHF Sinclair Corp.2.28%
BRBroadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.2.21%
TSCOTractor Supply Company2.19%
CDWCDW Corporation2.19%
ALLEAllegion Public Limited Company2.19%
INTUIntuit Inc.2.19%
BKRBaker Hughes Company (Class A)2.17%

Sector allocation

Financial Services25.8%Energy20.9%Industrials17.4%Technology15.8%Healthcare6.1%Basic Materials5.8%Consumer Cyclical4.3%Consumer Defensive3.9%Other0.0%

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 1.52%, which works out to $0.99 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 June 25, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 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.