FTAG Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTAG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.232 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTAG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 5,173 | $146,690 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 25,863 | $733,448 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 51,725 | $1,466,897 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.82%. $10,000 in FTAG would currently pay about $82 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTAG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.058 | -67.8% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.18 | +445.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.033 | -50.7% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.067 | -33.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.10 | -50.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.20 | +189.9% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.328 Special | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.069 | -73.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.258 | +1417.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.017 | -89.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.155 | +330.6% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.036 | -79.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.751 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.174 | +500.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.029 | -88.5% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.252 | +414.3% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.049 | -69.2% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.159 | +98.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.08 | -66.9% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.242 | +120.0% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.11 | -31.2% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.16 | -5.9% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.17 | +1114.3% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.014 | -68.9% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.045 | -80.4% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.23 | +15.0% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.20 | +159.7% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.077 | -54.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.17 | +91.0% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.089 | -54.6% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.196 | +653.8% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.026 | -44.7% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.047 | -43.4% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.083 | -62.9% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.224 | +11100.0% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.002 | -97.7% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.086 | +62.3% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.053 | -74.1% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.205 | +156.2% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.08 | -59.0% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.87 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.335 Special | — |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.195 | -79.0% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.93 | +1450.0% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.06 | +140.0% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.025 | -70.6% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.085 | -54.1% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.185 | +76.2% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $1.20 Special | — |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.105 | -48.8% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.205 | -46.1% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.38 | — |
Payout risk check
FTAG's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 33/100).
Its share price moved +9.7% 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 Indxx Global Agriculture ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index is a market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the performance of companies that are directly or indirectly engaged in improving agricultural yields. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2010. 52 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTAG distribution FAQ
When is FTAG's next ex-distribution date?
FTAG's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.058 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FTAG pay distributions?
FTAG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.058 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FTAG's distribution yield?
FTAG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.19%, based on $0.338 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.36. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.232 per share, is 0.82%.
How much does FTAG pay per share?
FTAG pays about $0.058 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.232 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $23.20 a year.
Has FTAG grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 4.8% a year (+12.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FTAG'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 FTAG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.82%, you would need about 5,173 shares of FTAG (roughly $146,690 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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