FXU is First Trust's First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (Utilities). Trading at $47.08. Current dividend yield: 1.84%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.87 |
| Current yield | 1.84% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 25, 2026(in 18 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2172 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -1.77% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 15.21% |
| Expense ratio | 0.61% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $898M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | $0.2172 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.2290 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.3440 |
| 2025-09-25 | $0.2735 |
| 2025-06-26 | $0.2016 |
| 2025-03-27 | $0.2105 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.2647 |
| 2024-09-26 | $0.2566 |
About FXU
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 utilities 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 FXU's dividend yield?
FXU (First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 1.84%, which works out to about $0.87 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FXU's next ex-dividend date?
FXU's next ex-dividend date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 18 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FXU last pay a dividend?
FXU's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does FXU pay dividends?
FXU pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is FXU growing its dividend?
FXU has been growing its dividend at a 15.21% 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 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.