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FAD DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
0.10% YieldFinancial ServicesFirst Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund · NASDAQ
Price: $176.17 · Annual div: $0.1771/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-09-24
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FAD Dividend Yield
FAD (First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund) has a dividend yield of 0.10%, based on an annual dividend of $0.1771 per share and a price of $176.17. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.1530 per share — a trailing yield of 0.09%. Dividends are paid quarterly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, FAD's 12-month yield ranged from 0.10% to 0.80%. Full FAD dividend history ↓
Yield on cost: if FAD's dividend keeps growing 15.0% a year, a purchase at today's price would yield 0.20% after 5 years, 0.41% after 10 years and 1.65% after 20 years on the original investment.
FAD DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a FAD position grows its share count by about 0.12% in the first year at today's price and yield.
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FAD Dividend History — Last 58 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24Latest | 2026-09-30 | $0.0516 | 0.13% | $181.23 |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.0711 | 0.13% | $187.70 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0218 | 0.10% | $169.24 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.0085 | 0.29% | $160.29 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.0757 | 0.55% | $154.13 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.0688 | 0.58% | $140.18 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.3113 | 0.63% | $149.00 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.3848 | 0.50% | $126.08 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.0518 | 0.26% | $121.19 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.1919 | 0.80% | $106.69 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | $0.0686 | 0.74% | $106.56 |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-30 | $0.1134 | 0.74% | $97.53 |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-31 | $0.2035 | 0.78% | $99.00 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | $0.2779 | 0.56% | $101.79 |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | $0.1236 | 0.41% | $98.14 |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-30 | $0.1022 | 0.28% | $100.79 |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-31 | $0.0641 | 0.17% | $108.10 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1143 | 0.14% | $122.92 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-31 | $0.0528 | — | — |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-30 | $0.0759 | — | — |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-30 | $0.0645 | — | — |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-31 | $0.1370 | — | — |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-31 | $0.1610 | — | — |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-30 | $0.1155 | — | — |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-28 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-29 | $0.0632 | — | — |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-31 | $0.0653 | — | — |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-28 | $0.0137 | — | — |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-29 | $0.0348 | — | — |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-29 | $0.0113 | — | — |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-29 | $0.0623 | — | — |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-29 | $0.0337 | — | — |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-30 | $0.0392 | — | — |
| 2017-03-23 | 2017-03-31 | $0.0103 | — | — |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-30 | $0.1670 | — | — |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-30 | $0.0510 | — | — |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-30 | $0.0650 | — | — |
| 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-31 | $0.0510 | — | — |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-31 | $0.0880 | — | — |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-30 | $0.0200 | — | — |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-30 | $0.0340 | — | — |
| 2015-03-25 | 2015-03-31 | $0.0620 | — | — |
| 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-31 | $0.1110 | — | — |
| 2014-09-23 | 2014-09-30 | $0.0340 | — | — |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014-06-30 | $0.0500 | — | — |
| 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-31 | $0.0210 | — | — |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-31 | $0.0250 | — | — |
| 2013-09-20 | 2013-09-30 | $0.0540 | — | — |
| 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-28 | $0.0400 | — | — |
| 2013-03-21 | 2013-03-28 | $0.0220 | — | — |
| 2012-12-21 | 2012-12-31 | $0.1915 | — | — |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-29 | $0.0760 | — | — |
| 2011-12-21 | 2011-12-30 | $0.0730 | — | — |
| 2011-06-21 | — | $0.0200 | — | — |
| 2010-12-21 | 2010-12-31 | $0.0890 | — | — |
| 2009-06-23 | 2009-06-30 | $0.0362 | — | — |
| 2008-12-23 | — | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2008-06-23 | 2008-06-30 | $0.0130 | — | — |
About First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund operates as an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Its central aim is to achieve investment returns that largely reflect the overall performance—encompassing both capital appreciation and income generation—of a particular equity benchmark. This benchmark is known as the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Multi Cap Growth Index, with its performance tracked prior to the subtraction of any management fees or operational costs.
FAD Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is FAD's dividend yield?
FAD (First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund) has a dividend yield of 0.10%, based on an annual dividend of $0.1771 per share and a price of $176.17. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.1530 per share — a trailing yield of 0.09%. Dividends are paid quarterly.
How much does $10,000 in FAD pay in dividends?
$10,000 in FAD at a 0.10% yield pays about $10 a year ($1 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for FAD?
With dividends reinvested, a FAD position grows its share count by about 0.12% in the first year at today's price and yield.
How do I calculate FAD dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the FAD DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is FAD's next ex-dividend date?
FAD's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet; the most recent one was 2026-09-24. FAD pays dividends quarterly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is FAD's dividend growth rate?
FAD's dividend changed -66.4% over the last year and 23.7% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 FAD Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold FAD.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 0.10% | -2.70% | $10 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 0.09% | -2.71% | $9 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 0.08% | -2.72% | $8 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 0.10% | -2.70% | $10 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 0.09% | -2.71% | $9 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 0.10% | -2.70% | $10 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 0.08% | -2.72% | $8 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 0.09% | -2.71% | $9 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 0.07% | -2.73% | $7 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 0.07% | -2.73% | $7 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 0.07% | -2.73% | $7 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 FAD Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $0.18/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 FAD Dividend Payment Schedule
FAD pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-09-24.
📊 FAD vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How FAD compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for FAD sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ FAD Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.Peer Group
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Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the FAD dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) is currently trading at $176.17, 12% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 0.10% based on an annual payout of $0.1771 per share.
FAD (First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund) — 0.10% Dividend Yield Analysis
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) is a financial services stock currently trading at $176.17 with a dividend yield of 0.10%. It pays an annual dividend of $0.1771 per share. Over the past 5 years, FAD has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 23.7%.
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