FGD Dividend History & Analysis | 6% Yield

FGD has a dividend yield of 6% and paid 1.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.98%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.11%
Consistency Lifetime 93.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.78%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 18
Dividend Rating 64.69%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 50.6%
Total Return 5y: 89%

Top Dividend Payers in Foreign Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
LVHI 3,951 M 5.27% 10.3%
IDV 7,179 M 5.48% 8.74%
IDOG 459 M 4.77% 7.67%
FIDI 240 M 4.82% 7.49%
EFV 28,739 M 4.46% 7.50%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
JIVE 1,365 M 148% 100%
AVNV 37 M 62.4% 100%
AVIV 1,099 M 64.8% 98.5%
IVLU 3,455 M 14.2% 93.4%
BINV 439 M 24.7% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Foreign Large Value

IVLU
Edge MSCI Intl Value
 4.04% Yield
LVHI
International Low
 5.27% Yield
EFV
MSCI EAFE Value
 4.46% Yield
AVIV
Avantis International
 3.28% Yield
AVNV
American Century Trust
 3.39% Yield
JIVE
JPMorgan International
 2.93% Yield

FGD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-31 0.642 39% 2.13%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 0.462 -5.9% 1.62%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 0.491 363.2% 1.8%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.106 -72.3% 0.43%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.383 7.3% 1.66%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.357 -34.7% 1.46%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.547 2938.9% 2.45%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.018 -96.1% 0.08%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.466 93.4% 2.1%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.241 -61% 1.14%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.618 467% 2.91%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.109 -71.8% 0.51%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.386 13.5% 1.76%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.34 -22% 1.74%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.436 340.4% 2.01%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.099 -79.7% 0.39%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.488 37.9% 1.96%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.354 -9.9% 1.41%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.393 267.3% 1.51%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.107 -69.3% 0.43%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.348 43.8% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.242 -17.1% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.292 -38% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.471 54.9% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.304 54.3% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.197 -71.4% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.688 549.1% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.106 -74.4% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.414 78.4% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.232 -56.6% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.534 413.5% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.104 -61.3% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.269 38.7% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.194 -59.8% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.483 331.3% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.112 -51.9% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.233 23.9% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.188 -59.9% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.469 269.3% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.127 -46.9% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.239 -17.6% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.29 -39.1% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.476 390.7% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.097 -75.8% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.401 59.8% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.251 -53.3% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.538 337.4% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.123 -58.6% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.297 18.8% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

FGD Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) is mandated to allocate at least 90 % of its net assets-including any investment-borrowings-to the common stocks and depositary receipts that constitute its benchmark. The benchmark is a dividend-yield-weighted index of 100 large-cap equities drawn from the developed-market segment of the Dow Jones World Index SM, meaning the fund’s exposure is concentrated in companies with historically higher payouts.

What is the Dividend Yield of FGD?

As of February 2026, FGD`s dividend yield is 5.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.70 USD by the current share price of 32.88.

Does FGD pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FGD paid a dividend of 1.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.642 USD.

How often does FGD pay dividends?

FGD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FGD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-12.

FGD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FGD for the next 4 payments are between 0.14 (-78.2%) and 0.473 (-26.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FGD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.642 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dow Jones Global Select (FGD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FGD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dow Jones Global Select (FGD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FGD?

FGD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.11% per year.
Strong growth: FGD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FGD?

FGD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.78%. If you bought FGD's shares at 17.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FGD?

FGD Payout Consistency is 93.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Dow Jones Global Select has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FGD have a good Dividend Yield?

FGD`s 5.98% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FGD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FGD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of FGD?

FGD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.69%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:22