EDOW Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EDOW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.52 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EDOW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,308 | $106,938 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,539 | $534,692 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 23,077 | $1,069,385 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.12%. $10,000 in EDOW would currently pay about $112 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EDOW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.13 | -0.8% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.131 | -22.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +29.8% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.131 | +22.4% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.107 | -20.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.135 | -6.9% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.145 | -7.1% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.156 | +0.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.155 | +6.9% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.145 | -27.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.199 | +37.2% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.145 | +2.8% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.141 | -2.8% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.145 | +0.7% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.144 | +2.9% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.14 | +16.7% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.12 | -17.8% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.146 | +5.8% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.138 | +26.6% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.109 | -9.2% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +4.3% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.115 | +47.4% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.078 | -48.7% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.152 | +20.6% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.126 | -11.9% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.143 | +2.9% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.139 | -29.8% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.198 | +465.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.035 | -70.6% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.119 | +35.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.088 | -35.3% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.136 | +43.2% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.095 | +37.7% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.069 | -41.0% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.117 | +134.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.05 | — |
Payout risk check
EDOW's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 85/100).
Its share price moved +16.9% 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 Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks that comprise the index. The index is the equal weight version of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the "DJIA"). The DJIA is a 30-stock,price-weighted index that measures the performance of some of the largest U.S.companies.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2017. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EDOW distribution FAQ
When is EDOW's next ex-distribution date?
EDOW'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 $0.13 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does EDOW pay distributions?
EDOW pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.13 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is EDOW's distribution yield?
EDOW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.21%, based on $0.562 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $46.34. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.52 per share, is 1.12%.
How much does EDOW pay per share?
EDOW pays about $0.13 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.52 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $52.00 a year.
Has EDOW grown or cut its distribution?
EDOW has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.9% a year (+3.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EDOW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.12%, you would need about 2,308 shares of EDOW (roughly $106,938 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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