How Many FTGC Shares for $500 or $1,000 a Month?
At $0.53 a share a year, $500 a month takes about 11,390 FTGC shares, about $332,132 at the Nov 11, 2026 close of $29.16. $1,000 a month takes about 22,780 shares, about $664,265. Before taxes, and only while the rate holds.
First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund (FTGC) pays $0.1317 a share quarterly, $0.53 a year, a 1.81% run-rate yield at the Nov 11, 2026 close of $29.16. Special dividends added $4.074 in the last year; they are paid case by case, so they never count in the rate or the yield here. It has made 22 dividend payments since 2017.
At today’s rate of $0.1317 quarterly and the last close of $29.16, this is what FTGC pays before taxes, if the rate stays where it is:
| You hold | Each payment | Per month (avg) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 share | $0.1317 | $0.04 | $0.53 |
| 100 shares | $13.17 | $4.39 | $52.68 |
| $10,000 invested (342.9 shares) | $45.16 | $15.05 | $180.66 |
| 11,390 shares ($500/mo) | $1,500.06 | $500.02 | $6,000.25 |
| 22,780 shares ($1,000/mo) | $3,000.13 | $1,000.04 | $12,000.50 |
With DRIP on, every payment buys more shares instead of landing as cash. 100 FTGC shares reinvest into 0.45 new shares each payment, about 1.8 new shares a year at today’s price and rate, and each new share collects the next payment too. To DRIP one whole new share every payment you need about 222 shares. A rising payout speeds that up; a falling share price buys more shares per payment, but each is worth less. See the snowball over 10 to 30 years with FTGC’s own history in the FTGC DRIP calculator.
- Coverage: does what it earns cover the dividend rating
- Raise streak: how many years in a row it raised see details
- Payout vs trend: is the payout growing at its usual pace rating
- Yield vs history: is today’s yield high or low versus its past rating
FTGC Dividend Yield Today vs Its 5-Year Range
- FTGC yields 1.81% today, at the Nov 11, 2026 close of $29.16.
- Its own 8-year median is 2.36%, so today’s yield is below its usual level.
- No steady norm: a recent payout drop skews its yield history. So this reads today’s yield against its own 8-year history as it is.
Where today ranks in its own history is in the paid report
How it works. Each month-end over the last 8 years gives one yield: the regular payment then, times payments a year, over that day’s close. Specials are left out. 50 means today’s yield sits right at its usual level. A lower score means the yield is below its usual level, so the price is high against the payout. A higher score means the yield is above its usual level. On price alone a payer stays between 15 and 85. Steady raisers get a few points back. It reads the past, not the future.
When Is FTGC’s Next Dividend? Ex-Date and Pay Date After September 2026
FTGC has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 24, 2026, with the cash around Dec 28, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.1317 a share, went ex on Sep 24, 2026 and paid Sep 28, 2026.
- Ex-dates: about every 91 days (quarterly)
- Payment: usually about 4 days after the ex-date
Every payer going ex-dividend this week is on the dividend calendar.
How Often Does FTGC Pay?
FTGC pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 4 days later.
- Streak: 1 year of higher annual totals (through 2025)
- Payout trend: last 4 payments vs the 4 before: $4.3748 vs $0.6413 (+582.18%)
FTGC vs Similar Dividend Funds (VNJTX, INUTX...)
Against the 10 dividend funds in Asset Management closest to FTGC in fund size, FTGC’s 1.81% run-rate yield is below the group’s middle yield of 3.00%. A higher yield than the group is not a bonus by itself: it is often the market pricing in a cut, so read it next to the rating and the coverage behind it.
| Ticker | Dividend ⓘ | Yield | Safety Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTGC $29.16First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund | $0.1317/qtr$0.53/yr fwd | 1.81% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| VNJTX $11.08Vanguard New Jersey Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares | $0.035/mo$0.42/yr fwd | 3.79% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| INUTX $46.72Columbia Dividend Opportunity Fund Class A | $0.257/qtr$1.03/yr fwd | 2.20% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| VUSUX $7.39Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares | $0.032/mo$0.38/yr fwd | 5.20% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| VUSTX $7.39Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares | $0.031/mo$0.37/yr fwd | 5.03% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| EKBAX $18.73Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund Class A | $0.016/qtr$0.06/yr fwd | 0.34% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| VCMDX $31.08Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | $3.956/yr | 12.73% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| FZIPX $17.73Fidelity ZERO Extended Market Index Fund | $0.188/yr | 1.06% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| VDEQX $57.90Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund | $0.475/yr | 0.82% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| VMGRX $23.88Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Fund | $0.091/yr | 0.38% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| AFDIX $51.28Large Cap Equity Fund - Investor Class | $11.079/yr | 21.60% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
FTGC Dividend History: Every Payment Since 2017
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.1317 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.1691 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.4093 | Quarterly | Special |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $3.6647 | Quarterly | Special |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.1641 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1509 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1417 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.1846 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1867 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.1955 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $0.164 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $0.2115 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | $0.1875 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | $0.1892 | Annual | Regular |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | $0.1604 | Annual | Regular |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $2.5279 | Annual | Special |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.0073 | Annual | Regular |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.6622 | Annual | Special |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.1538 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.1344 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.0095 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.2497 | Semi-annual | Regular |
What the Dividend Safety Rating Means for FTGC
FTGC Dividend Questions
How often does FTGC pay dividends?
FTGC pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 4 days later.
Does FTGC pay dividends monthly?
No. FTGC pays quarterly, 4 times a year. For payers that pay every month, see the monthly dividend stocks.
When is the next FTGC dividend?
FTGC has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 24, 2026, with the cash around Dec 28, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.1317 a share, went ex on Sep 24, 2026 and paid Sep 28, 2026. The current rate is $0.1317 per share, $0.53 a year.
Does FTGC pay a dividend in December 2026?
Not declared yet. By its usual rhythm the next ex-date falls around Dec 24, 2026, with the cash around Dec 28, 2026, so a payment in December 2026 is likely. Only the company’s declaration makes it final.
How much does FTGC pay per share?
FTGC pays $0.1317 a share quarterly, $0.53 a year. At the Nov 11, 2026 close of $29.16 that is a 1.81% run-rate yield, below its usual level: its own 8-year median is 2.36%.
Does FTGC’s payout grow?
Its last 4 payments added up to $4.3748, against $0.6413 for the 4 before (+582.2%). A fund passes through what its holdings pay, so its payout moves with them rather than on a set raise schedule. Measured over a full year, the payout rate changed +2.4%.
Is FTGC’s dividend safe?
No rating can promise a future payment, but the record on file says a lot. This is data, not investment advice. The full 3-check rating comes with a plan.
How do I track my FTGC dividends?
Add FTGC to a free DRIPCalc portfolio once, with your buy date and share count. Every payout since fills in, dated and in dollars; with DRIP on, the new shares each payment buys are counted for you, so there is no spreadsheet to update and no broker login. To project the snowball, run FTGC in the DRIP calculator.
