FID Distribution History & Yield
First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.157 | $15.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.157 | $15.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.157 | $15.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.157 | $15.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FID's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.628 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FID do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,911 | $43,070 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,555 | $215,350 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 19,109 | $430,701 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.79%. $10,000 in FID would currently pay about $279 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FID distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.157 | -59.2% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.385 | +719.1% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.047 | -84.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.303 | +70.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.178 | -51.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.367 | +948.6% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.035 | -83.7% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.215 | +85.3% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.116 | -65.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.338 | +956.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.032 | -84.4% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.205 | +58.9% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.129 | -58.9% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.314 | +1021.4% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.028 | -85.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.198 | +52.3% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.13 | -57.5% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.306 | +2450.0% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.012 | -95.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.255 | +62.4% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.157 | -31.7% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.23 | +900.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.023 | -90.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.232 | +98.3% |
Payout risk check
FID's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 38/100).
Its share price moved +14.4% 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 S&P International Dividend Aristocrats 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 measures the performance of high dividend yielding companies that have followed a managed-dividends policy of increasing or maintaining dividends for at least ten consecutive years.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Foreign Large Value. First distribution on our records: Sep 20, 2013. 92 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FID distribution FAQ
When is FID's next ex-distribution date?
FID'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 $0.157 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FID pay distributions?
FID pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.157 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FID's distribution yield?
FID's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.96%, based on $0.892 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.628 per share, is 2.79%.
How much does FID pay per share?
FID pays about $0.157 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.628 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $62.80 a year.
Has FID grown or cut its distribution?
FID has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.8% a year (+12.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FID do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.79%, you would need about 1,911 shares of FID (roughly $43,070 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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