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% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.117 | -49.1% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.23 | +310.7% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.056 | -79.3% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.271 | +84.4% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.147 | -35.5% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.228 | +590.9% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.033 | -85.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.223 | +328.8% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.052 | -27.8% |
| Aug 21, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | $0.072 | +60.0% |
| Jul 20, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 | $0.045 | -56.7% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.104 | -9.6% |
| May 22, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | $0.115 | +113.0% |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | $0.054 | -67.9% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.168 | +1580.0% |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 | $0.01 | -52.4% |
| Jan 23, 2018 | Jan 31, 2018 | $0.021 | -78.4% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.097 | -10.2% |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | $0.108 | +54.3% |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 | $0.07 | -27.1% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.096 | +35.2% |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | $0.071 | +6.0% |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 | $0.067 | -30.2% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.096 | -20.0% |
| May 23, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | $0.12 | +73.9% |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 | $0.069 | -21.6% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.088 | +780.0% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 31, 2017 | $0.01 | -88.4% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.086 | +48.3% |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | $0.058 | -61.3% |
| Oct 21, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 | $0.15 | +138.1% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.063 | +215.0% |
| Aug 23, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | $0.02 | +33.3% |
| Jul 21, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 | $0.015 | -90.9% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.165 | +43.5% |
| May 20, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | $0.115 | +784.6% |
| Apr 21, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 | $0.013 | -43.5% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.023 | -54.9% |
| Feb 23, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 | $0.051 | +410.0% |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Jan 29, 2016 | $0.01 | -89.4% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.094 | +77.4% |
| Nov 20, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 | $0.053 | -10.2% |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | $0.059 | +9.3% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.054 | -28.9% |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Aug 31, 2015 | $0.076 | +145.2% |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 | $0.031 | -81.2% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.165 | +106.2% |
| May 21, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | $0.08 | -24.5% |
| Apr 21, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 | $0.106 | +76.7% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.06 | +100.0% |
| Feb 20, 2015 | Feb 27, 2015 | $0.03 | -77.8% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.135 | +145.5% |
| Nov 21, 2014 | Nov 28, 2014 | $0.055 | -32.9% |
| Oct 21, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 | $0.082 | +60.8% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.051 | +30.8% |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | $0.039 | -64.2% |
| Jul 22, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 | $0.109 | +1.9% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.107 | +11.5% |
| May 21, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | $0.096 | -15.8% |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 | $0.114 | +67.6% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.068 | +33.3% |
| Feb 21, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 | $0.051 | -31.1% |
| Jan 22, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 | $0.074 | +64.4% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.545 Special | — |
| Nov 21, 2013 | Nov 29, 2013 | $0.045 | -26.2% |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 | $0.061 | -22.8% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.079 | — |
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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