First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT)
FBT Dividend
Dividend Chart
Historical Dividend Data
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Pay Date | Declared Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | Normal | 1.173 |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | Normal | 0.0197 |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 23, 2015 | Normal | 0.0649 |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 27, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 24, 2015 | Normal | 0.0476 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 26, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 | Normal | 0.0524 |
| Jun 23, 2008 | Jun 25, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | -- | Normal | 0.2697 |
Dividend Definition
Dividends are payments per share reported as of the ex-dividend date. Profits can be allocated to retained earnings or paid to shareholders as dividends or stock buybacks. Shareholders receive dividends proportional to their shares. Dividends vary by company growth stage; rapidly growing companies often reinvest profits rather than pay dividends, while steady growth companies typically offer small, consistent dividends. Dividends can be qualified or non-qualified. Qualified dividends are taxed at the lower capital gains rate, while non-qualified dividends are taxed as regular income.