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, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.178 | $17.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.178 | $17.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.178 | $17.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.178 | $17.80 | 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 $0.712 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 | 1,686 | $52,652 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,427 | $263,258 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,854 | $526,517 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.28%. $10,000 in FRI would currently pay about $228 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FRI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.18 | +12.5% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.16 | -22.3% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.206 | +14.4% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.18 | +81.8% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.099 | -10.8% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.111 | -63.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.302 | +37.9% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.219 | +69.8% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.129 | +193.2% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.044 | -85.1% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.296 | +142.6% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.122 | -10.3% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.136 | +32.0% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.103 | -73.6% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.39 | +319.4% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.093 | -24.4% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.123 | -16.3% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.147 | -38.2% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.238 | +98.3% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.12 | -25.9% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.162 | +138.2% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.068 | -68.9% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | — | $0.219 | +140.7% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | — | $0.091 | +8.3% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.084 | +27.3% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.066 | -64.3% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.185 | +10.8% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.167 | +39.2% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.12 | +69.0% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | — | $0.071 | -49.6% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.141 | +60.2% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.088 | -49.7% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.175 | +19.9% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.146 | -25.1% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.195 | -2.0% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.199 | +99.0% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.10 | -10.7% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.112 | -31.3% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.163 | +61.4% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.101 | -51.9% |
| Jun 23, 2008 | — | $0.21 | -44.0% |
| Dec 21, 2007 | — | $0.375 | — |
Payout risk check
FRI's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 50/100).
Its share price moved +11.5% 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. 65 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.178 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FRI pay distributions?
FRI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.178 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FRI's distribution yield?
FRI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.49%, based on $0.778 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.24. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.712 per share, is 2.28%.
How much does FRI pay per share?
FRI pays about $0.178 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.712 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $71.20 a year.
Has FRI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.4% a year (-7.6% 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 2.28%, you would need about 1,686 shares of FRI (roughly $52,652 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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