CAAA Distribution History & Yield
First Trust AAA CMBS ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 20, 2026 (in 56 days) | Jan 3, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 (in 86 days) | Feb 2, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 116 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 (in 146 days) | Apr 3, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 (in 176 days) | May 3, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 (in 206 days) | Jun 2, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (in 266 days) | Aug 1, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 296 days) | Aug 31, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 16, 2027 (in 326 days) | Sep 30, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 16, 2027 (in 356 days) | Oct 30, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CAAA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.953 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CAAA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,260 | $24,851 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,296 | $124,253 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,592 | $248,506 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.83%. $10,000 in CAAA would currently pay about $483 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CAAA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.07 | -6.7% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.075 | -6.2% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.08 | -42.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.138 | +53.3% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.09 | -10.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.10 | -9.1% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.11 | +12.2% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.098 | +3.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.095 | +11.8% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | — | $0.085 | +6.2% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | — | $0.08 | — |
Payout risk check
CAAA's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 76/100).
Its share price moved -3.8% 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 AAA CMBS ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) with a ‘AAA’ rating (or equivalent) at the time of purchase, as determined by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”) or, if unrated, as determined by the Advisor to be of comparable credit quality at the time of purchase. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Securitized Bond - Focused. First distribution on our records: Apr 23, 2024. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CAAA distribution FAQ
When is CAAA's next ex-distribution date?
CAAA's next ex-distribution date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0794 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does CAAA pay distributions?
CAAA pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.07 per share with an ex-date of Oct 21, 2026.
What is CAAA's distribution yield?
CAAA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.83%, based on $0.953 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.74. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.953 per share, is 4.83%.
How much does CAAA pay per share?
CAAA pays about $0.0794 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.953 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $95.30 a year.
Has CAAA grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, CAAA's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of CAAA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.83%, you would need about 1,260 shares of CAAA (roughly $24,851 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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