FGSI Distribution History & Yield
FT Vest Growth Strength & Target Income ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) | Oct 28, 2026 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) | Mar 27, 2027 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) | Jul 25, 2027 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.1419 | $14.19 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FGSI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.703 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 14 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FGSI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 705 | $14,410 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,524 | $72,049 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,047 | $144,099 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.33%. $10,000 in FGSI would currently pay about $833 a year ($69 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FGSI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.147 | +2.8% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.143 | +2.1% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.7% |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.139 | -1.4% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.141 | +2.9% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.137 | -2.1% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.14 | -2.8% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.144 | +1.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.142 | +2.9% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.138 | -4.8% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.145 | -1.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.147 | +2.1% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.144 | +12.5% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.128 | — |
Payout risk check
FGSI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved -0.8% 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 FT Vest Growth Strength & Target Income ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will pursue its investment objectives by investing primarily in U.S. exchange-traded equity securities intended to track index and by utilizing an “option strategy” consisting of writing (selling) U.S. exchange-traded call options on the S&P 500® Index, or exchange-traded funds that track the S&P 500® Index (the "Underlying ETFs"). It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Jul 22, 2025. 14 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FGSI distribution FAQ
When is FGSI's next ex-distribution date?
FGSI's next ex-distribution date is Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1419 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does FGSI pay distributions?
FGSI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.147 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is FGSI's distribution yield?
FGSI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.33%, based on $1.703 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.703 per share, is 8.33%.
How much does FGSI pay per share?
FGSI pays about $0.1419 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.703 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $170.30 a year.
Has FGSI grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, FGSI'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 FGSI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.33%, you would need about 705 shares of FGSI (roughly $14,410 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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