FIW Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Water 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 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FIW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.748 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FIW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,605 | $172,765 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,022 | $863,824 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,043 | $1,727,647 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.69%. $10,000 in FIW would currently pay about $69 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FIW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.187 | -1.1% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.189 | -1.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.191 | -15.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.227 | +32.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.171 | -26.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.231 | +95.8% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.118 | -56.5% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.271 | +77.1% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.153 | -25.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.206 | +157.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.08 | -60.6% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.203 | +41.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.144 | -33.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.216 | +160.2% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.083 | -47.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.159 | +51.4% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.105 | -41.7% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +106.9% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.087 | -22.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.112 | +34.9% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.083 | -16.2% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.099 | +65.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.06 | -51.2% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.123 | +29.5% |
Payout risk check
FIW's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 74/100).
Its share price moved -4.1% 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 Water ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of small, mid and large capitalization companies that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the potable water and wastewater industry, according to Clean Edge.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Miscellaneous Sector. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 67 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FIW distribution FAQ
When is FIW's next ex-distribution date?
FIW'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 $0.187 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FIW pay distributions?
FIW pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.187 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FIW's distribution yield?
FIW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.74%, based on $0.794 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $107.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.748 per share, is 0.69%.
How much does FIW pay per share?
FIW pays about $0.187 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.748 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $74.80 a year.
Has FIW grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 16.8% a year (+0.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FIW'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 FIW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.69%, you would need about 1,605 shares of FIW (roughly $172,765 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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