AFLG Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.017 | $1.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.017 | $1.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.017 | $1.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.017 | $1.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AFLG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.068 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 27 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much AFLG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 17,648 | $789,000 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 88,236 | $3,945,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 176,471 | $7,890,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.15%. $10,000 in AFLG would currently pay about $15 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AFLG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.017 | -74.6% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.067 | +34.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.05 | -72.2% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +1185.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.014 | -78.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.065 | -7.1% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.07 | -40.7% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.118 | +555.6% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.018 | -28.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.025 | +8.7% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.023 | -68.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.284 Special | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.072 | +14.3% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.063 | -61.3% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.163 | +139.7% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.068 | +9.7% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.062 | +8.8% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.057 | -61.2% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.147 | +2350.0% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.006 | -91.2% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.068 | +70.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.04 | -52.9% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.085 | +34.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.063 | -21.3% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.08 | +40.4% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.057 | +42.5% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.04 | — |
Payout risk check
AFLG's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 22/100).
Its share price moved +15.2% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in U.S.-listed equity securities issued by large capitalization companies. The manager defines large capitalization companies as those that, at the time of investment, have a minimum market capitalization equal to or greater than the minimum market capitalization of a widely recognized index of large capitalization companies based upon the composition of the index at the time of investment.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2019. 27 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AFLG distribution FAQ
When is AFLG's next ex-distribution date?
AFLG's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.017 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does AFLG pay distributions?
AFLG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.017 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is AFLG's distribution yield?
AFLG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.70%, based on $0.314 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.71. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.068 per share, is 0.15%.
How much does AFLG pay per share?
AFLG pays about $0.017 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.068 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $6.80 a year.
Has AFLG grown or cut its distribution?
AFLG has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.6% a year (+17.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of AFLG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.15%, you would need about 17,648 shares of AFLG (roughly $789,000 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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