FPE is First Trust's First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (Preferred Stock). Trading at $17.64. Current dividend yield: 5.99%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.06 |
| Current yield | 5.99% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 21, 2026(in 15 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0888 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 1.45% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 3.58% |
| Expense ratio | 0.83% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $6.37B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.0888 |
| 2026-07-21 | $0.0812 |
| 2026-06-25 | $0.0980 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.0892 |
| 2026-04-21 | $0.0739 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.0905 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.0926 |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.0683 |
About FPE
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in preferred securities ("Preferred Securities") and income-producing debt securities ("Income Securities"). The fund invests in securities that are traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange.
Frequently asked
What is FPE's dividend yield?
FPE (First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 5.99%, which works out to about $1.06 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FPE's next ex-dividend date?
FPE's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 15 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FPE last pay a dividend?
FPE's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does FPE pay dividends?
FPE pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is FPE growing its dividend?
FPE has been growing its dividend at a 3.58% 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.