Fidelity Covington ETF (FELC) Dividend History
FELC latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.84%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.36paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2023paying since
FELC dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $36
- Each payment
- $9
- Value of the shares
- $4,298
- Yield
- 0.84%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.36 per share, before tax.
FELC distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FELC distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 12 payments).
FELC distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.2750 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.3510 | +3.5% | 0.92% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.3390 | +3,290.0% | 1.03% | 4 |
| 2023partial | $0.0100 | — | 0.04% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FELC yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $37.41 | 0.96% | $0.36 | 1.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FELC yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FELC | Fidelity Covington ETF | 0.84% | 0.18% |
| FHEQ | Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF | 0.57% | 0.50% |
| FBUF | Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.57% | 0.46% |
| PHEQ | Morgan Stanley ETF | 0.86% | 0.28% |
| GSUS | Goldman Sachs MarketBeta US Equity ETF | 1.01% | 0.06% |
| SPYX | SPDR S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF | 0.86% | 0.19% |
| SFLR | Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | 0.23% | 0.90% |
| USPX | Franklin LibertyQ Global Equity ETF | 1.02% | 0.03% |
| FYEE | Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 7.13% | 0.27% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
FELC distribution history
12 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-22 | $0.0860 | −1.1% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-23 | $0.0870 | −14.7% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-24 | $0.1020 | +18.6% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-23 | $0.0860 | +6.2% |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-23 | $0.0810 | −11.0% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-24 | $0.0910 | −2.2% |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-25 | $0.0930 | 0.0% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-24 | $0.0930 | +19.2% |
Show all 12 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-24 | $0.0780 | −1.3% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-25 | $0.0790 | −11.2% |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-20 | $0.0890 | +790.0% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-03 | $0.0100 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FELC dividend overview
Fidelity Covington ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.36 per share, a yield of 0.84% at the latest close of $42.98. In 2025 it paid $0.3510 per share, up 3.5% from 2024.
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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FELC dividends FAQ
Does FELC pay a dividend?
Yes. FELC pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2023. The most recent was $0.0860 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026, payable September 22, 2026.
What is the FELC dividend yield?
FELC paid $0.36 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.84% at the latest close of $42.98.
When is the next FELC 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 FELC pay dividends?
FELC pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FELC pay in dividends in 2025?
FELC paid $0.3510 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FELC pay?
100 shares of FELC would have paid about $36 over the past 12 months, before tax.