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FGD Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

FGD has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 1.06 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.53%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.06
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.90%
Overall Dividend Rating 42.20%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.39%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 5y 20.60%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 35.7% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: 80.9% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Foreign Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IDV 6,353 M 4.42% 7.99%
VYMI 13,999 M 3.74% 6.92%
HDEF 2,175 M 3.78% 6.41%
FGD 986 M 3.53% 6.39%
IVLU 2,977 M 3.33% 6.77%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
IVLU 2,977 M 26.9% 92.8%
SCHY 1,580 M 34.1% 100%
EFV 27,243 M 21.0% 90.8%
DFIV 15,104 M 22.1% 100%
FNDF 19,026 M 20.3% 95.7%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare FGD Dividends with its Peer-Group

IQDF
FlexShares
 5.88% Yield
IVLU
iShares Edge MSCI Intl
 3.33% Yield
FIDI
Fidelity International
 4.20% Yield
IDOG
ALPS International
 3.84% Yield
VYMI
Vanguard International
 3.74% Yield
PXF
Invesco FTSE RAFI
 2.97% Yield

FGD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.462 -5.9% 1.62%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.491 363.2% 1.8%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.106 -72.3% 0.43%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.383 7.3% 1.66%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.357 -34.7% 1.46%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.547 2938.9% 2.45%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.018 -96.1% 0.08%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.466 93.4% 2.1%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.241 -61% 1.14%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.618 467% 2.91%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.109 -71.8% 0.51%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.386 13.5% 1.76%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.34 -22% 1.74%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.436 340.4% 2.01%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.099 -79.7% 0.39%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.488 37.9% 1.96%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.354 -9.9% 1.41%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.393 267.3% 1.51%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.107 -69.3% 0.43%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.348 43.8% 1.59%
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.242 -17.1% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.292 -38% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.471 54.9% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.304 54.3% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.197 -71.4% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.688 549.1% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.106 -74.4% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.414 78.4% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.232 -56.6% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.534 413.5% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.104 -61.3% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.269 38.7% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.194 -59.8% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.483 331.3% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.112 -51.9% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.233 23.9% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.188 -59.9% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.469 269.3% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.127 -46.9% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.239 -17.6% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.29 -39.1% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.476 390.7% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.097 -75.8% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.401 59.8% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.251 -53.3% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.538 337.4% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.123 -58.6% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.297 18.8% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.25 -55.8% N/A
2013-06-21 2013-06-25 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.566 0% N/A

FGD Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) is an ETF that commits at least 90 % of its net assets-including any investment borrowings-to the common stocks and depositary receipts that compose its benchmark index. The benchmark is a dividend-yield-weighted selection of 100 large-cap equities drawn from the developed-market segment of the Dow Jones World Index SM.

What is the Dividend Yield of FGD?

As of December 2025, FGD`s dividend yield is 3.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.06 USD by the current share price of 29.99.

Does FGD pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, FGD paid a dividend of 1.06 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-25 and the payout was 0.462 USD.

How often does FGD pay dividends?

FGD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FGD has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-25.

FGD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FGD for the next 4 payments are between 0.082 (-82.3%) and 0.438 (-5.2%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FGD pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.462 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for First Trust Dow Jones (FGD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FGD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for First Trust Dow Jones (FGD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FGD?

FGD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.90% per year.
Negative growth: FGD's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of FGD?

FGD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.39%. If you bought FGD's shares at 16.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FGD?

FGD Payout Consistency is 87.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: First Trust Dow Jones has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FGD have a good Dividend Yield?

FGD`s 3.53% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FGD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FGD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FGD?

FGD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 42.20%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-12 04:40