FVD is First Trust's First Trust VL Dividend (Mid-Cap Value). Trading at $50.17. Current dividend yield: 2.32%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.16 |
| Current yield | 2.32% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 25, 2026(in 23 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2907 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 6.04% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 9.30% |
| Expense ratio | 0.62% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $8.18B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | $0.2907 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.2570 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.3186 |
| 2025-09-25 | $0.2519 |
| 2025-06-26 | $0.2556 |
| 2025-03-27 | $0.2612 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.2752 |
| 2024-09-26 | $0.2282 |
About FVD
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index seeks to measure the performance of the securities ranked #1 or #2 according to the index provider's proprietary Value Line® Safety™ Ranking System (the "Safety Ranking System") that are also still expected to provide above-average dividend yield.
Frequently asked
What is FVD's dividend yield?
FVD (First Trust VL Dividend) currently has a dividend yield of 2.32%, which works out to about $1.16 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FVD's next ex-dividend date?
FVD's next ex-dividend date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 23 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FVD last pay a dividend?
FVD's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does FVD pay dividends?
FVD pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is FVD growing its dividend?
FVD has been growing its dividend at a 9.30% 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 2026-09-02. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.