First Trust Specialty Finance and Stock Dividends
FGB pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $0.0825 at Feb 29, 2024. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 9.97%.
Dividend Yield Range
AI Analysis of FGB
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 9.97% |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| 1Y Growth | -0.602% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $0.0825 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | May 22, 2024 |
| Next Payment Date | May 31, 2024 |
Upcoming Dividend Payment
To receive the upcoming dividend from FGB the purchase should be done within the next 4 days.
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FGB Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of FGB's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | May 11, 2009 | May 19, 2009 | May 29, 2009 | $0.140 | 3.42% |
| 62 | Feb 10, 2009 | Feb 18, 2009 | Feb 27, 2009 | $0.185 | 7.28% |
| 63 | Nov 11, 2008 | Nov 19, 2008 | Dec 01, 2008 | $0.250 | 8.20% |
| 64 | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 20, 2008 | Aug 29, 2008 | $0.370 | 4.02% |
| 65 | May 09, 2008 | May 20, 2008 | May 30, 2008 | $0.370 | 2.97% |
| 66 | Feb 14, 2008 | Feb 21, 2008 | Feb 29, 2008 | $0.370 | 2.71% |
| 67 | Nov 16, 2007 | Nov 21, 2007 | Dec 03, 2007 | $0.360 | 2.59% |
| 68 | Aug 06, 2007 | Aug 22, 2007 | Aug 31, 2007 | $0.350 | 2.13% |
FGB Dividend Calculator
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Comparing FGB to Sector and Country
FGB pays a solid dividend yield of 9.97%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.83%). FGB’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Financial Services sector in the US market (11.05%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
FGB Stock Competitors
| Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Intermediate High Income Fund | 32.165M | $0.0145 | 11.25% | 76.18% | |
| First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund | 55.962M | $0.0825 | 9.97% | 61.65% |
