First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 0.86% ($0.66 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 $2.45B. Review FTLS dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FTLS fund composition

FTLS holds 515 positions, with 29.5% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.95%, and manages $2.54B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
NVDANVIDIA Corporation6.61%
AAPLApple Inc.5.36%
GOOGLAlphabet Inc. (Class A)4.11%
MSFTMicrosoft Corporation4.01%
AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.2.69%
STXSeagate Technology Holdings Plc2.07%
ADIAnalog Devices, Inc.1.31%
VVisa Inc. (Class A)1.16%
AVGOBroadcom Inc.1.09%
CRMSalesforce, Inc.1.06%

Sector allocation

Technology34.3%Financial Services14.9%Healthcare13.0%Communication Services8.2%Energy5.7%Industrials5.3%Basic Materials4.8%Consumer Defensive4.7%Other9.9%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS)

What is First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.86%, which works out to $0.66 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Long/Short Equity 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 Long/Short Equity ETF invest in?
This fund is designed to generate significant total returns for investors over the long term. It achieves this by actively managing a portfolio of stocks, utilizing both long and short investment strategies.