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 0.87% ($0.67 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 $2.63B. Review FTLS dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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FTLS fund composition

FTLS holds 515 positions, with 29.4% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.95%, and manages $2.65B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
NVDANVIDIA Corporation6.13%
AAPLApple Inc.5.71%
MSFTMicrosoft Corporation4.23%
GOOGLAlphabet Inc. (Class A)3.92%
AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.2.63%
STXSeagate Technology Holdings Plc1.69%
ADIAnalog Devices, Inc.1.54%
VVisa Inc. (Class A)1.23%
TXNTexas Instruments Incorporated1.20%
MAMastercard Incorporated1.08%

Sector allocation

Technology38.5%Healthcare10.9%Financial Services9.9%Industrials8.9%Communication Services8.5%Consumer Cyclical7.4%Energy5.4%Consumer Defensive3.9%Other6.5%

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 0.87%, which works out to $0.67 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 30, 2026.
Is First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF a Dividend Aristocrat?
Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. See our curated Dividend Aristocrats list for the full roster.
What sector is First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF in?
First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry.