ESBG Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Enhanced Stocks, Bonds & Gold ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.085 | $8.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.085 | $8.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.085 | $8.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.085 | $8.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ESBG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.34 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 4 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ESBG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,530 | $72,598 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 17,648 | $362,988 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 35,295 | $725,975 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.65%. $10,000 in ESBG would currently pay about $165 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ESBG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.085 | -15.8% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.101 | +29.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +56.0% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.05 | — |
Payout risk check
ESBG's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 76/100).
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 Enhanced Stocks, Bonds & Gold ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve long-term total return by investing primarily in a portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities (“U.S. Treasuries”), cash and cash equivalents, and exchange-traded futures contracts that provide exposure to the following three asset classes: S&P 500® Index, intermediate U.S. Treasuries, and gold. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Multi-Asset Overlay. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2025. 4 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ESBG distribution FAQ
When is ESBG's next ex-distribution date?
ESBG's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.085 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does ESBG pay distributions?
ESBG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.085 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is ESBG's distribution yield?
ESBG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.53%, based on $0.314 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.34 per share, is 1.65%.
How much does ESBG pay per share?
ESBG pays about $0.085 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.34 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $34.00 a year.
Has ESBG grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, ESBG'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 ESBG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.65%, you would need about 3,530 shares of ESBG (roughly $72,598 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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