FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) Dividend Calculator
FS Specialty Lending Fund · how much FSSL pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) pay $179.00 a year in dividends, about $15.00 each month, at the current monthly dividend of $0.15 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $11.57 share price that is a 15.48% yield, so $10,000 buys about 864.7 shares and pays about $1,548 a year. To get the next payment, buy by Nov 19, 2026.
Per share, a year
$1.79
100 shares, a year
$179.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$1,547.77
Shares for $1,000 a month
6,704
FSSL FS Specialty Lending Fund
$11.57 · $1.79/yr dividend · 15.32% yield · monthly
Annual income
$179.00
Monthly (average)
$14.92
Per payment (monthly)
$14.92
Dividend yield
15.47%
Yield on cost
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Enter your cost
Position value
$1,157
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on FSSL's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 4% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $255 · 10-year total: $2,149. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many FSSL shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from FS Specialty Lending Fund dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 671 | $7,760 |
| $250 a month | 1,676 | $19,383 |
| $500 a month | 3,352 | $38,766 |
| $1,000 a month | 6,704 | $77,532 |
| $2,000 a month | 13,408 | $155,064 |
| $5,000 a month | 33,520 | $387,659 |
When you get the next FSSL dividend
Last day to buy
Nov 19, 2026
Ex-dividend date
Nov 20, 2026
Pay date
Dec 4, 2026
Buy FSSL by the close on the last day to buy and you are paid $0.15 per share on Dec 4, 2026. Buy on the ex-dividend date or later and the seller gets it. FSSL ex-dividend dates →
How the FSSL dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $1.79
Each payment = shares × $0.15
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $1.79
The rate is FS Specialty Lending Fund's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the FSSL dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) pay $179.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $15.00 each month, at $1.79 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $11.57, FSSL yields 15.48%: $10,000 buys about 864.7 shares, which pay about $1,547.77 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from FSSL dividends alone takes about 6,704 shares, roughly $77,532 at today's price, before tax.
- The next FSSL dividend goes ex-dividend on Nov 20, 2026 and is paid on Dec 4, 2026; the last day to buy shares and receive it is Nov 19, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FSSL/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of FSSL pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) pay $179.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $15.00 each month, at $1.79 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of FSSL pay?
About $1,790 a year before tax, or $150.00 each month, at FS Specialty Lending Fund's current rate of $1.79 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $11,565 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of FSSL do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 6,704 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $1.79 a share, that's 6,704 shares, or about $77,532 at today's $11.57 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in FSSL to make $100 a month?
About $7,753. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 15.48% yield that takes $7,753, or about 671 shares.
How often does FS Specialty Lending Fund pay dividends?
FS Specialty Lending Fund (FSSL) pays every month, so you get 12 payments a year of about $0.15 per share each.
How is the FSSL dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. FS Specialty Lending Fund pays about $1.79 per share a year, so each share earns $1.79 a year and $0.15 each month. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are FSSL dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to FSSL