# First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund (FXN) — Dividends

FXN · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.42 |
| Forward yield | 1.78% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund pays quarterly distributions to shareholders. The fund's most recent distribution was $0.1605 per share, which had an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026, and was paid on September 30, 2026. Over the trailing 12-month period, distributions total $0.4202 per share. At a share price of $23.38, the fund offers a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.8%.

Individual distributions fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter, ranging from a low of $0.0047 per share in June 2021 to a high of $0.2590 per share in September 2020. For complete calendar years, annual totals were $0.3730 per share in 2020, $0.3895 in 2022, $0.5160 in 2023, $0.4090 in 2024, and $0.4174 in 2025. In 2021, three recorded distributions totaled $0.1040 per share, while three payments through September 2026 sum to $0.3061 per share. Across complete years, totals increased from 2020 through 2023, declined in 2024, and rose in 2025. The fund holds a distribution growth streak of 1 year.

If the fund maintains its regular quarterly schedule, the next ex-distribution date is expected to fall in December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.08 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.11 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.11 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.09 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.16 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.08 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.08 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.11 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.07 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.10 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.24 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.13 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.10 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.11 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.05 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.06 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund (FXN) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.16 per share.

### What is FXN's distribution yield?

First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund paid $0.42 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.78% at the last price of $23.63. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

First Trust Energy 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 FXN been raising its distribution?

Yes — First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund has increased its distribution for 1 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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