# First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (LALT) — Dividends

LALT · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.98 |
| Forward yield | 3.95% |
| Growth streak | — |

First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF distributes income on a quarterly schedule. Over the trailing 12 months, the fund paid a total of $0.9823 per share in distributions, representing a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 3.95% at a share price of $24.88. Its most recent distribution was $0.0809 per share, with an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026, and a payment date of September 30, 2026. The fund's consecutive distribution growth streak is 0 years.

Distributions vary from payment to payment. Across its distribution history, individual distributions have ranged from $0.0577 to $0.5038 per share. For complete calendar years, total distributions rose from $0.4325 per share across two payments in 2024 to $0.4633 per share across three payments in 2025, an increase of 7.12%. In 2023, the fund paid two distributions totaling $0.4815 per share.

In 2026, the fund paid $0.5038 per share in March, $0.0737 per share in June, and $0.0809 per share in September. Payouts have historically fluctuated, with larger payments occurring near year-end or in March. Based on the quarterly cadence, the next ex-distribution date is expected in December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.08 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.50 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.32 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.08 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.36 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.08 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.39 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.09 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (LALT) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.08 per share.

### What is LALT's distribution yield?

First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF paid $0.98 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.95% at the last price of $24.89. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF'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)

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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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