DVOL Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.099 | $9.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.099 | $9.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.099 | $9.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.099 | $9.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DVOL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.396 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DVOL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,031 | $110,295 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 15,152 | $551,473 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 30,304 | $1,102,946 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.09%. $10,000 in DVOL would currently pay about $109 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DVOL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.099 | +241.4% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.029 | -71.3% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.101 | +90.6% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.053 | -11.7% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.06 | -31.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.087 | -19.4% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.108 | +369.6% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.023 | -47.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.044 | -17.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.053 | -58.9% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.129 | +316.1% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.031 | -65.9% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.091 | -8.1% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.099 | -31.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.144 | +37.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.105 | +41.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.074 | +89.7% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.039 | -44.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.07 | +94.4% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.036 | +12.5% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.032 | +190.9% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.011 | +22.2% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.009 | +125.0% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.004 | -95.3% |
Payout risk check
DVOL's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 50/100).
Its share price moved +3.9% 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 Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF
Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the equity securities that comprise the index. The index is a rules-based equity index designed to track the overall performance of the 50 stocks comprising the NASDAQ U.S. Large Mid Cap Index TM that exhibit the lowest levels of volatility while still maintaining high levels of "relative strength."
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 18, 2018. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DVOL distribution FAQ
When is DVOL's next ex-distribution date?
DVOL's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.099 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does DVOL pay distributions?
DVOL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.099 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is DVOL's distribution yield?
DVOL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.77%, based on $0.282 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $36.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.396 per share, is 1.09%.
How much does DVOL pay per share?
DVOL pays about $0.099 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.396 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $39.60 a year.
Has DVOL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 38.2% a year (+1.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DVOL'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 DVOL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.09%, you would need about 3,031 shares of DVOL (roughly $110,295 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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