DFII Distribution History & Yield
FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.2248 | $22.48 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFII's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.9228 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 18 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFII do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 445 | $6,330 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,224 | $31,652 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,448 | $63,305 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 18.96%. $10,000 in DFII would currently pay about $1,896 a year ($158 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFII distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.215 | +6.4% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.202 | +13.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.178 | +5.3% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.169 | -18.7% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.208 | -2.8% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.214 | +10.3% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.194 | -3.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.20 | -19.7% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.249 | -5.3% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | — | $0.263 | -4.7% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.276 | -16.4% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.33 | -9.8% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.366 | -1.6% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.372 | -4.4% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.389 | +8.1% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.36 | -1.6% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.366 | +18.4% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.309 | — |
Payout risk check
DFII's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved -40.9% over the past year.
A 19.0% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in investments that provide exposure to bitcoin or income-producing investments. For purposes of compliance with this investment policy, derivative contracts will be valued at their notional value. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Digital Assets. First distribution on our records: May 1, 2025. 18 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFII distribution FAQ
When is DFII's next ex-distribution date?
DFII's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2248 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does DFII pay distributions?
DFII pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.215 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is DFII's distribution yield?
DFII's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 18.96%, based on $2.698 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $14.23. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.698 per share, is 18.96%.
How much does DFII pay per share?
DFII pays about $0.2248 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.698 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $269.80 a year.
Has DFII grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, DFII'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 DFII do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 18.96%, you would need about 445 shares of DFII (roughly $6,330 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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