FRI Distribution History & Yield
First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.195 | $19.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.195 | $19.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.195 | $19.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.195 | $19.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FRI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.78 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FRI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,539 | $46,277 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,693 | $231,385 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,385 | $462,769 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.59%. $10,000 in FRI would currently pay about $259 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FRI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.195 | +9.6% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.178 | +91.4% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.093 | -72.2% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.334 | +93.1% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.173 | -9.9% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.192 | +64.1% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.117 | -73.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.435 | +343.9% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.098 | -65.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.28 | +185.7% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.098 | -65.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.28 | -17.6% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.34 | +47.2% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.231 | -3.7% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.24 | +80.5% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.133 | -4.3% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.139 | +52.7% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.091 | -62.4% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.242 | +303.3% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.06 | -45.0% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.109 | +81.7% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.06 | -77.5% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.267 | +145.0% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.109 | -39.4% |
Payout risk check
FRI's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 50/100).
Its share price moved +7.0% 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 REIT Index Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index seeks to measure the performance of publicly-traded REITs domiciled in the United States that meet certain eligibility requirements.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Real Estate. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 66 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FRI distribution FAQ
When is FRI's next ex-distribution date?
FRI'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 $0.195 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FRI pay distributions?
FRI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.195 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FRI's distribution yield?
FRI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.66%, based on $0.80 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.08. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.78 per share, is 2.59%.
How much does FRI pay per share?
FRI pays about $0.195 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.78 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $78.00 a year.
Has FRI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.0% a year (-12.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FRI'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 FRI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.59%, you would need about 1,539 shares of FRI (roughly $46,277 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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