FCEF is First Trust's First Trust Income Opportunitie (Global Moderately Conservative Allocation). Trading at $24.00. Current dividend yield: 6.78%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.64 |
| Current yield | 6.78% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 11, 2026(in 7 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1375 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 7.42% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 4.92% |
| Expense ratio | 3.69% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $80M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | $0.1375 |
| 2026-07-14 | $0.1375 |
| 2026-06-11 | $0.1375 |
| 2026-05-12 | $0.1375 |
| 2026-04-14 | $0.1375 |
| 2026-03-11 | $0.1375 |
| 2026-02-11 | $0.1350 |
| 2026-01-13 | $0.1350 |
About FCEF
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of closed-end investment companies ("closed-end funds") and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that are listed and traded in the United States on registered exchanges. In selecting the closed-end funds and ETFs for the fund’s portfolio, the fund's investment advisor utilizes a range of investment approaches.
Frequently asked
What is FCEF's dividend yield?
FCEF (First Trust Income Opportunitie) currently has a dividend yield of 6.78%, which works out to about $1.64 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FCEF's next ex-dividend date?
FCEF's next ex-dividend date is Sep 11, 2026 (in 7 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FCEF last pay a dividend?
FCEF's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does FCEF pay dividends?
FCEF pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is FCEF growing its dividend?
FCEF has been growing its dividend at a 4.92% 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 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.