FTCB is First Trust's First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF (Intermediate Core Bond). Trading at $20.42. Current dividend yield: 5.47%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.12 |
| Current yield | 5.47% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 21, 2026(in 18 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0775 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.56% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $2.37B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.0775 |
| 2026-07-21 | $0.0800 |
| 2026-06-25 | $0.0825 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.0850 |
| 2026-04-21 | $0.0900 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.0900 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.0900 |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.0900 |
About FTCB
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to invest 100% of its investment portfolio in investment grade securities. Investment grade securities are those securities that are, at the time of purchase, rated as investment grade (i.e., rated Baa3/BBB- or above) by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”) rating such securities, or if unrated, debt securities determined by the fund’s investment advisor to be of comparable quality. The fund is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is FTCB's dividend yield?
FTCB (First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 5.47%, which works out to about $1.12 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FTCB's next ex-dividend date?
FTCB's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 18 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FTCB last pay a dividend?
FTCB's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does FTCB pay dividends?
FTCB pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.