How often does FDL pay dividends?

FDL currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 25, 2026 at $0.4732 per share.

When is FDL's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, FDL's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 22, 2026, with payment around Oct 22, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is FDL's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, FDL paid $1.85 per share in distributions, a yield of about 3.7% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is FDL's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in FDL on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $18,658 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+86.6%). Share price alone moved +49.3% over the same period.

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FDL Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

FDL

$49.85

3.7% trailing yield

52-wk range $41.96 – $51.26

Price +15.5% over 12 months

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Next FDL Dividend

Quarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Sep 22, 2026

Estimated pay date

Oct 22, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.4486

Estimated from FDL's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jun 25, 2026 at $0.4732/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

FDL Dividend History

83 distributions since Jun 23, 2006 · trailing 12-month total $1.85/share (3.7% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jun 25, 2026	Jul 25, 2026	$0.4732
Mar 26, 2026	Apr 26, 2026	$0.4005
Dec 12, 2025	Jan 12, 2026	$0.5499
Sep 25, 2025	Oct 25, 2025	$0.4240
Jun 26, 2025	Jul 26, 2025	$0.4584
Mar 27, 2025	Apr 27, 2025	$0.3573
Dec 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2025	$0.3000
Dec 13, 2024	Jan 13, 2025	$0.4898
Sep 26, 2024	Oct 26, 2024	$0.3881
Jun 27, 2024	Jul 27, 2024	$0.4854
Mar 21, 2024	Apr 21, 2024	$0.3320
Dec 22, 2023	Jan 22, 2024	$0.5172

Total distributions by year

2026 (2 payments)

$0.87/share

2025 (4 payments)

$1.79/share

2024 (5 payments)

$2.00/share

2023 (4 payments)

$1.64/share

2022 (4 payments)

$1.31/share

2021 (5 payments)

$1.63/share

2020 (4 payments)

$1.33/share

2019 (4 payments)

$1.22/share

2018 (4 payments)

$1.08/share

2017 (4 payments)

$0.96/share

2016 (4 payments)

$0.81/share

2015 (4 payments)

$0.86/share

2014 (4 payments)

$0.80/share

2013 (4 payments)

$0.69/share

2012 (4 payments)

$0.71/share

2011 (4 payments)

$0.61/share

2010 (4 payments)

$0.58/share

2009 (4 payments)

$0.57/share

2008 (4 payments)

$0.80/share

2007 (4 payments)

$0.88/share

2006 (3 payments)

$0.60/share

If You Invested $10,000 in FDL

Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$18,658

+86.6%

End value, dividends as cash

$17,518

+75.2% · $2,592 cash collected

Share price alone

+49.3%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+13.3%

over 5.0 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

FDL vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

FDL (this fund)

$18,658

+86.6% total

SPY

$18,517

+85.2% total

QQQ

$20,707

+107.1% total

An honest yardstick for income funds: high distributions can still trail simply holding a broad index. All series use actual prices and distributions with reinvestment on the ex-date.

Dividend Calculator for FDL (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor FDL

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Initial Investment

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Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

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Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

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Monthly Contribution

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Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%16.8%50%

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FDL Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in FDL

Total Value

$23,448,490

Total Dividends

$14,762,741

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

$8,555,749

Final Dividend Yield58.8%

Annual Income$13,798,331

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

FDL Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$161,886

Shares needed

3,248

at $49.85

Effective yield used

3.7%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

FDL Dividend FAQ

How often does FDL pay dividends?: FDL currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 25, 2026 at $0.4732 per share.
When is FDL's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, FDL's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 22, 2026, with payment around Oct 22, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is FDL's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, FDL paid $1.85 per share in distributions, a yield of about 3.7% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is FDL's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in FDL on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $18,658 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+86.6%). Share price alone moved +49.3% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements.