First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 48.80% ($2.02 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2025, with payment scheduled for October 31, 2025. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 44.0%; the market capitalization is approximately $60M. Review FGB dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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FGB fund composition

FGB holds 100 positions, with 11.1% of assets in its ten largest.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
MRVLMARVELL TECHNOLOGY INC1.76%
SNDKSANDISK CORP1.71%
STXSEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC1.41%
WDCWESTERN DIGITAL CORP1.34%
GLWCORNING INC1.01%
DELLDELL TECHNOLOGIES INC CLASS C0.85%
VRTVERTIV HOLDINGS CLASS A0.83%
NEMNEWMONT0.78%
PWRQUANTA SERVICES INC0.70%
FCXFREEPORT MCMORAN INC0.68%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB)

What is First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's dividend yield?
First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 48.80%, which works out to $2.02 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2025. The next scheduled dividend payment date is October 31, 2025.
How many years has First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund increased its dividend?
First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Is First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) currently has 2 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund in?
First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry.
What is First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's dividend payout ratio?
First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB)'s trailing twelve-month dividend payout ratio is 44.0%. The payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings is paid out as dividends — a lower ratio generally suggests a more sustainable dividend.