# First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) — Dividends

FAD · NASDAQ · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/fad/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.15 |
| Forward yield | 0.09% |
| Growth streak | 2 years |

First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund pays distributions that the source lists as quarterly. Its most recent distribution was $0.05 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026 and a pay date of September 30, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.15 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 0.08% at a share price of $185.82.

The record is irregular. The amounts are small and vary widely. No March ex-date is listed for 2024 or 2025, and the table shows only one payment in 2021. Payments ranged from $0.01 in December 2025 to $0.38 in September 2024. The two payments in the second half of 2024, $0.38 and $0.31, were the largest shown.

For years with four payments, distributions added up to $0.56 in 2022 and $0.57 in 2023. The three payments in 2024 added up to $0.74, and the three in 2025 to $0.16. In 2026, three payments so far have added up to $0.14. Ex-dates usually fall in the second half of the last month of a quarter, with payment at the end of that month. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.05 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.08 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.31 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.38 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.05 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.19 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.07 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.11 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.20 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.28 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.12 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.10 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.06 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.11 |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.05 |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.08 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.05 per share.

### What is FAD's distribution yield?

First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund paid $0.15 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.09% at the last price of $179.77. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is FAD's most recent ex-distribution date?

First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026, payable on Sep 30, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has FAD been raising its distribution?

Yes — First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund has increased its distribution for 2 consecutive calendar years.

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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