AGQI Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Active Global Quality Income 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 | $0.048 | $4.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.048 | $4.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.048 | $4.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.048 | $4.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AGQI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.192 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 11 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much AGQI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 6,250 | $111,950 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 31,250 | $559,750 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 62,500 | $1,119,500 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.07%. $10,000 in AGQI would currently pay about $107 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AGQI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.048 | -52.9% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.102 | +25.9% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.081 | +5.2% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.077 | +48.1% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.052 | -67.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.16 | +23.1% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +80.6% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.072 | -63.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.196 | +931.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.019 | +5.6% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.018 | — |
Payout risk check
AGQI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 38/100).
Its share price moved +11.9% 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 Global Quality Income ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to invest primarily in income-producing equity securities. Such equity securities may include common stock, depositary receipts (including ADRs and GDRs), preferred securities and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). It invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers and will typically invest at least 40% of its net assets in securities of issuers or companies that are economically tied to different countries throughout the world, excluding the United States. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Global Large-Stock Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2023. 11 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AGQI distribution FAQ
When is AGQI's next ex-distribution date?
AGQI'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 $0.048 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does AGQI pay distributions?
AGQI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.048 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is AGQI's distribution yield?
AGQI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.72%, based on $0.308 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $17.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.192 per share, is 1.07%.
How much does AGQI pay per share?
AGQI pays about $0.048 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.192 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $19.20 a year.
Has AGQI grown or cut its distribution?
AGQI has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed -9.9%.
How many shares of AGQI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.07%, you would need about 6,250 shares of AGQI (roughly $111,950 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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