FTGC Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund (FTGC) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with FTGC's current 14.23% yield and 19.9% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 14.23%
Annual Dividend: $4.41 per share
Share Price: $30.98
FTGC DRIP Calculator
Model FTGC dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 19.9% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in FTGC 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in FTGC on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,346.14 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 134.6%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,036.15 (103.6% return). Reinvesting dividends added $309.99 in extra value.
Starting share price: $20.58 — Current share price: $30.98
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FTGC's current dividend yield?
- FTGC (First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 14.23%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $1423 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much FTGC do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from FTGC at its current yield of 14.23%, you would need approximately $84,329 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does FTGC pay monthly dividends?
- FTGC pays dividends periodically. See the full payment history on the FTGC stock page.
- Is FTGC's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for FTGC. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is FTGC's dividend growth rate?
- FTGC's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 19.9% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in FTGC 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in FTGC on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,346.14 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 134.6% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,036.15 — meaning DRIP added $309.99 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the FTGC dividend page.