Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) Dividend Calculator
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust · how much FTF pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) pay $74.00 a year in dividends, about $6.20 each month, at the current monthly dividend of $0.0620 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $5.45 share price that is a 13.58% yield, so $10,000 buys about 1,834.9 shares and pays about $1,358 a year. To get the next payment, buy by Nov 19, 2026.
Per share, a year
$0.74
100 shares, a year
$74.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$1,357.80
Shares for $1,000 a month
16,217
FTF Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust
$5.45 · $0.74/yr dividend · 13.47% yield · monthly
Annual income
$74.00
Monthly (average)
$6.17
Per payment (monthly)
$6.17
Dividend yield
13.58%
Yield on cost
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Enter your cost
Position value
$545
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on FTF's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 0% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $74 · 10-year total: $740. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many FTF shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Franklin Duration Income Trust 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 | 1,622 | $8,840 |
| $250 a month | 4,055 | $22,100 |
| $500 a month | 8,109 | $44,194 |
| $1,000 a month | 16,217 | $88,383 |
| $2,000 a month | 32,433 | $176,760 |
| $5,000 a month | 81,082 | $441,897 |
What 100 shares of FTF paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $79.00 in 2016 and $74.40 in 2025, down 6%, without buying another share.
When you get the next FTF dividend
Last day to buy
Nov 19, 2026
Ex-dividend date
Nov 20, 2026
Pay date
Dec 4, 2026
Buy FTF by the close on the last day to buy and you are paid $0.0620 per share on Dec 4, 2026. Buy on the ex-dividend date or later and the seller gets it. FTF ex-dividend dates →
How the FTF dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $0.74
Each payment = shares × $0.0620
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $0.74
The rate is Franklin Duration Income Trust's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the FTF dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) pay $74.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $6.20 each month, at $0.74 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $5.45, FTF yields 13.58%: $10,000 buys about 1,834.9 shares, which pay about $1,357.80 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from FTF dividends alone takes about 16,217 shares, roughly $88,383 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of FTF paid $79.00 in dividends in 2016 and $74.40 in 2025, down 6%.
- The next FTF 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, "Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FTF/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of FTF pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) pay $74.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $6.20 each month, at $0.74 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of FTF pay?
About $740 a year before tax, or $62.00 each month, at Franklin Duration Income Trust's current rate of $0.74 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $5,450 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of FTF do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 16,217 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $0.74 a share, that's 16,217 shares, or about $88,383 at today's $5.45 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in FTF to make $100 a month?
About $8,838. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 13.58% yield that takes $8,838, or about 1,622 shares.
How often does Franklin Duration Income Trust pay dividends?
Franklin Duration Income Trust (FTF) pays every month, so you get 12 payments a year of about $0.0620 per share each.
How is the FTF dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Franklin Duration Income Trust pays about $0.74 per share a year, so each share earns $0.74 a year and $0.0620 each month. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are FTF 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 FTF