FDL Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL). Pre-filled with FDL’s current yield of about 3.74% (as of Jul 10, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
FDL dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) dividend data as of Jul 10, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
FDL dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with FDL’s current yield of about 3.74%. See the income an amount of First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
FDL dividend snapshot
Varies by periodAs of Jul 10, 2026, FDL yields about 3.74%, having distributed $1.8476 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $0.4732 per share, which went ex-dividend on Jun 25, 2026 and paid on Jun 30, 2026.
FDL's quarterly payments have varied over the period shown, from $0.3573 to $0.5499 per share, with the latest at $0.4732.
Based on FDL’s published payment record as of Jul 10, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About FDL
FDL tracks the Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index, which holds the 100 highest-yielding US stocks that have a consistent record of paying dividends and the apparent ability to sustain them. The yield-weighted screen tilts toward established, higher-yielding companies.
FDL is a high-dividend etf from First Trust that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for FDL: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the FDL calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with FDL’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a high-dividend etf these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
FDL dividend calculator FAQ
- How does this FDL dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with FDL's current yield (about 3.74% as of Jul 10, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for FDL?
- As of Jul 10, 2026, FDL's dividend yield was about 3.74% ($1.8476 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- How often does FDL pay dividends, and when?
- First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $0.4732 per share, ex-dividend Jun 25, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the FDL projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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