First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) Dividend History
FCG latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.05%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.66paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2007paying since
- +14.6%5-year growth a year
FCG dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $66
- Each payment
- $16
- Value of the shares
- $3,212
- Yield
- 2.05%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.66 per share, before tax.
FCG distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FCG distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
FCG distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.4930 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.6690 | −1.5% | 2.86% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.6790 | −13.9% | 2.76% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.7890 | +6.0% | 3.25% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.7440 | +150.5% | 3.04% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.2970 | −12.1% | 1.73% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.3380 | −2.6% | 3.83% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FCG yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $22.82 | 2.89% | $0.66 | 2.9% |
| 3 years ago | $26.44 | 2.49% | $2.06 | 7.8% |
| 5 years ago | $18.65 | 3.53% | $3.52 | 18.9% |
| 10 years ago | $25.80 | 2.55% | $5.01 | 19.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FCG yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCG | First Trust Natural Gas ETF | 2.25% | 0.63% |
| EQRR | ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 1.07% | 0.34% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
FCG distribution history
66 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1940 | +26.8% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1530 | +4.8% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1460 | −12.0% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.1660 | −2.9% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.1710 | +9.6% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.1560 | −11.4% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.1760 | +45.5% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.1210 | −42.1% |
Show all 66 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.2090 | −28.9% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.2940 | +434.5% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0550 | −74.8% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.2180 | +44.4% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | $0.1510 | −30.1% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.2160 | +5.9% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.2040 | −21.2% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.2590 | +18.8% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.2180 | +49.3% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.1460 | +20.7% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.1210 | −19.9% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1510 | +118.8% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.0690 | +72.5% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.0400 | +8.1% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.0370 | −75.3% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.1500 | +105.5% |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-30 | $0.0730 | +28.1% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.0570 | −1.7% |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-31 | $0.0580 | −53.6% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.1250 | +316.7% |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-30 | $0.0300 | −76.0% |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-28 | $0.1250 | +86.6% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-29 | $0.0670 | +204.5% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-31 | $0.0220 | −69.9% |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-28 | $0.0730 | +12.3% |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-29 | $0.0650 | +18.2% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | $0.0550 | +292.9% |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-22 | 2017-09-29 | $0.0140 | −95.1% |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-30 | $0.2870 | +421.8% |
| 2017-03-23 | 2017-03-27 | 2017-03-31 | $0.0550 | −33.7% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-30 | $0.0830 | +295.2% |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-23 | 2016-09-30 | $0.0210 | −90.8% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-30 | $0.2290 | +108.2% |
| 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | 2016-03-31 | $0.1100 | −40.5% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-31 | $0.1850 | +5.7% |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-30 | $0.1750 | −51.4% |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-26 | 2015-06-30 | $0.3600 | +1.4% |
| 2015-03-25 | 2015-03-27 | 2015-03-31 | $0.3550 | +18.3% |
| 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-26 | 2014-12-31 | $0.3000 | +1,400.0% |
| 2014-09-23 | 2014-09-25 | 2014-09-30 | $0.0200 | −94.6% |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014-06-26 | 2014-06-30 | $0.3700 | +516.7% |
| 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-27 | 2014-03-31 | $0.0600 | +500.0% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-31 | $0.0100 | −80.0% |
| 2013-09-20 | 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-30 | $0.0500 | −71.4% |
| 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-25 | 2013-06-28 | $0.1750 | +66.7% |
| 2013-03-21 | 2013-03-25 | 2013-03-28 | $0.1050 | +320.0% |
| 2012-12-21 | 2012-12-26 | 2012-12-31 | $0.0250 | 0.0% |
| 2012-09-21 | 2012-09-25 | 2012-09-28 | $0.0250 | −91.1% |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-25 | 2012-06-29 | $0.2800 | +115.4% |
| 2011-12-21 | 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-30 | $0.1300 | −49.0% |
| 2011-06-21 | 2011-06-23 | 2011-06-30 | $0.2550 | +1,175.0% |
| 2010-12-21 | 2010-12-23 | 2010-12-31 | $0.0200 | −91.1% |
| 2010-06-22 | 2010-06-24 | 2010-06-30 | $0.2250 | +73.1% |
| 2009-12-22 | 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-31 | $0.1300 | −40.9% |
| 2009-06-23 | 2009-06-25 | 2009-06-30 | $0.2200 | −58.9% |
| 2008-12-23 | 2008-12-26 | 2008-12-31 | $0.5350 | +181.6% |
| 2008-06-23 | 2008-06-25 | 2008-06-30 | $0.1900 | +65.2% |
| 2007-12-21 | 2007-12-26 | 2007-12-31 | $0.1150 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FCG dividend overview
First Trust Natural Gas ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.66 per share, a yield of 2.05% at the latest close of $32.12. In 2025 it paid $0.6690 per share, down 1.5% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +14.6% a year and over ten years −4.6%.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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FCG dividends FAQ
Does FCG pay a dividend?
Yes. FCG pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2007. The most recent was $0.1940 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the FCG dividend yield?
FCG paid $0.66 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.05% at the latest close of $32.12.
When is the next FCG dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does FCG pay dividends?
FCG pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FCG pay in dividends in 2025?
FCG paid $0.6690 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FCG pay?
100 shares of FCG would have paid about $66 over the past 12 months, before tax.