FSGS Distribution History & Yield
First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FSGS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.04 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 30 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FSGS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 30,000 | $992,436 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 150,000 | $4,962,180 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 300,000 | $9,924,360 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.12%. $10,000 in FSGS would currently pay about $12 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FSGS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.01 | -97.5% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.393 | +189.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.136 | -41.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.233 | +454.8% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.042 | -83.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.257 | +97.7% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.13 | -25.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.174 | +77.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.098 | -50.3% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.197 | +33.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.148 | +39.6% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.106 | +140.9% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.044 | -75.8% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.182 | +52.9% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.119 | +16.7% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.102 | -33.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.154 | +123.2% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.069 | -19.8% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.086 | +975.0% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.008 | -94.5% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.145 | +46.5% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.099 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.099 | +94.1% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.051 | -67.1% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.155 | +78.2% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.087 | -25.0% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.116 | +197.4% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.039 | -78.2% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.179 | +163.2% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.068 | — |
Payout risk check
FSGS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 39/100).
Its share price moved +5.0% 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 SMID Growth Strength ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index seeks to provide exposure to well capitalized small and mid-sized companies with strong market positions.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Small Value. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2017. 30 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FSGS distribution FAQ
When is FSGS's next ex-distribution date?
FSGS'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 $0.01 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does FSGS pay distributions?
FSGS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.01 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FSGS's distribution yield?
FSGS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.03%, based on $0.01 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $33.08. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.04 per share, is 0.12%.
How much does FSGS pay per share?
FSGS pays about $0.01 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.04 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $4.00 a year.
Has FSGS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 50.2% a year (-98.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FSGS'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 FSGS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.12%, you would need about 30,000 shares of FSGS (roughly $992,436 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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