FXG is First Trust's First Trust Cons. Staples Alpha (Consumer Defensive). Trading at $64.05. Current dividend yield: 1.86%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.19 |
| Current yield | 1.86% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 25, 2026(in 19 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2984 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 18.73% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 14.23% |
| Expense ratio | 0.63% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $244M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | $0.2984 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.2964 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.3387 |
| 2025-09-25 | $0.5971 |
| 2025-06-26 | $0.5171 |
| 2025-03-27 | $0.2620 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.3295 |
| 2024-09-26 | $0.3221 |
About FXG
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000® Index in the consumer staples sector that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
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Frequently asked
What is FXG's dividend yield?
FXG (First Trust Cons. Staples Alpha) currently has a dividend yield of 1.86%, which works out to about $1.19 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FXG's next ex-dividend date?
FXG's next ex-dividend date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 19 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FXG last pay a dividend?
FXG's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does FXG pay dividends?
FXG pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is FXG growing its dividend?
FXG has been growing its dividend at a 14.23% 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.