First Trust International Developed Cap… (FICS) Dividend History
FICS latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.88%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.78paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2021paying since
FICS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $78
- Each payment
- $19
- Value of the shares
- $4,135
- Yield
- 1.88%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.78 per share, before tax.
FICS distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FICS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 23 payments).
FICS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.7450 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.7420 | +8.8% | 1.85% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.6820 | +98.3% | 2.01% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.3440 | −36.9% | 1.02% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.5450 | +17.7% | 1.89% | 4 |
| 2021partial | $0.4630 | — | 1.27% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FICS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $39.17 | 1.99% | $0.78 | 2.0% |
| 3 years ago | $29.41 | 2.65% | $2.23 | 7.6% |
| 5 years ago | $35.65 | 2.19% | $3.19 | 8.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FICS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FICS | First Trust International Developed Cap… | 1.89% | 0.66% |
| 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.
FICS distribution history
23 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1040 | −76.7% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.4460 | +128.7% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1950 | +473.5% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.0340 | −63.0% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.0920 | −80.3% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.4680 | +216.2% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.1480 | −21.3% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.1880 | +82.5% |
Show all 23 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.1030 | −69.3% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.3360 | +510.9% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0550 | −11.3% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.0620 | +14.8% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | $0.0540 | −68.8% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.1730 | +214.5% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.0550 | −28.6% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.0770 | −31.2% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.1120 | −61.9% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.2940 | +374.2% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.0620 | −51.2% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1270 | +243.2% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.0370 | −85.1% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.2490 | +398.0% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.0500 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FICS dividend overview
First Trust International Developed Cap… pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.78 per share, a yield of 1.88% at the latest close of $41.35. In 2025 it paid $0.7420 per share, up 8.8% 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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FICS dividends FAQ
Does FICS pay a dividend?
Yes. FICS pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2021. The most recent was $0.1040 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the FICS dividend yield?
FICS paid $0.78 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.88% at the latest close of $41.35.
When is the next FICS 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 FICS pay dividends?
FICS pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FICS pay in dividends in 2025?
FICS paid $0.7420 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FICS pay?
100 shares of FICS would have paid about $78 over the past 12 months, before tax.