FCAL is First Trust's First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF (Muni California Long). Trading at $47.97. Current dividend yield: 3.48%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.68 |
| Current yield | 3.48% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 21, 2026(in 16 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1440 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 6.88% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 11.32% |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $205M |
| Exchange | XNAS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.1440 |
| 2026-07-21 | $0.1430 |
| 2026-06-25 | $0.1430 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.1430 |
| 2026-04-21 | $0.1420 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.1410 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.1410 |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.1400 |
About FCAL
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in municipal debt securities that pay interest that is exempt from regular federal income taxes and California income taxes. It will invest no more than 50% of its net assets in Municipal Securities that are, at the time of investment, not investment grade, commonly referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds.
Frequently asked
What is FCAL's dividend yield?
FCAL (First Trust California Municipal High Income ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 3.48%, which works out to about $1.68 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FCAL's next ex-dividend date?
FCAL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 16 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FCAL last pay a dividend?
FCAL's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 21, 2026.
How often does FCAL pay dividends?
FCAL pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is FCAL growing its dividend?
FCAL has been growing its dividend at a 11.32% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.