FCT is First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (Financial Services). Trading at $9.67. Current dividend yield: 9.89%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.95 |
| Current yield | 9.89% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Jul 31, 2026(37 days ago) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0813 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 0.29% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 10.58% |
| Payout ratio | 179% |
| Market cap | $251M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | $0.0813 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.0970 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.0970 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.0970 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.0970 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.0970 |
| 2026-01-02 | $0.0970 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.0970 |
About FCT
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, it attempts to preserve capital. The fund invests in a portfolio of senior secured floating-rate corporate loans (Senior Loans) of companies from different industries, such as Insurance, Software, Health Care Providers and Services, Professional Services, Health Care Technology, IT Services, and others.
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Frequently asked
What is FCT's dividend yield?
FCT (First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II) currently has a dividend yield of 9.89%, which works out to about $0.95 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FCT's next ex-dividend date?
FCT's next ex-dividend date is Jul 31, 2026 (37 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FCT last pay a dividend?
FCT's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 15, 2026.
How often does FCT pay dividends?
FCT pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is FCT growing its dividend?
FCT has been growing its dividend at a 10.58% 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 2026-09-06. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.