FTBD Distribution History & Yield

Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Multisector Bond Monthly payer Bond fund
$47.28
+0.28% today
as of Oct 21, 2026
TTM yield
5.19%
$2.453/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
5.19%
$2.453/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.453
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.2044
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 29, 2026 Estimated
in 4 days
Next pay date
Nov 12, 2026
in 18 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 29, 2026
$0.199 per share
Expense ratio
0.55%
AUM 37.4M
Consistency
69/100
variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
3.7
since Feb 24, 2023
1y total return
-0.6%
price -5.5% + distributions 4.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days) Nov 12, 2026 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 (in 34 days) Dec 12, 2026 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 64 days) Jan 11, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Wed, Jan 27, 2027 (in 94 days) Feb 10, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Fri, Feb 26, 2027 (in 124 days) Mar 12, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Sun, Mar 28, 2027 (in 154 days) Apr 11, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 184 days) May 11, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Thu, May 27, 2027 (in 214 days) Jun 10, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Sat, Jun 26, 2027 (in 244 days) Jul 10, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Mon, Jul 26, 2027 (in 274 days) Aug 9, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Wed, Aug 25, 2027 (in 304 days) Sep 8, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated
Fri, Sep 24, 2027 (in 334 days) Oct 8, 2027 $0.2044 $20.44 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTBD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.6574 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jun 28, 2023 to Sep 29, 2026; most recent $0.199$0.00$0.25$0.50Jun 28, 2023: $0.20Jun '23Jul 27, 2023: $0.19Aug 29, 2023: $0.195Sep 27, 2023: $0.181Oct 27, 2023: $0.203Nov 28, 2023: $0.197Nov '23Dec 27, 2023: $0.382Jan 29, 2024: $0.12Feb 27, 2024: $0.203Mar 26, 2024: $0.188Apr 26, 2024: $0.208Apr '24May 30, 2024: $0.209Jun 27, 2024: $0.208Jul 30, 2024: $0.204Aug 29, 2024: $0.162Sep 27, 2024: $0.157Sep '24Oct 30, 2024: $0.165Nov 27, 2024: $0.182Dec 30, 2024: $0.281Jan 30, 2025: $0.142Feb 27, 2025: $0.19Feb '25Mar 28, 2025: $0.184Apr 29, 2025: $0.215May 29, 2025: $0.203Jun 27, 2025: $0.186Jul 30, 2025: $0.223Jul '25Aug 28, 2025: $0.209Sep 29, 2025: $0.184Oct 30, 2025: $0.196Nov 26, 2025: $0.153Dec 30, 2025: $0.409Dec '25Jan 29, 2026: $0.152Feb 26, 2026: $0.163Mar 30, 2026: $0.202Apr 29, 2026: $0.203May 28, 2026: $0.192May '26Jun 29, 2026: $0.199Jul 30, 2026: $0.197Aug 28, 2026: $0.188Sep 29, 2026: $0.199

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2023 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.50$3.002023: $2.324$2.32420232024: $2.287$2.28720242025: $2.494$2.49420252026 (YTD): $1.695$1.6952026 YTD

How much FTBD do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month490$23,127$1,200
$500 / month2,446$115,634$6,000
$1,000 / month4,892$231,268$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 5.19%. $10,000 in FTBD would currently pay about $519 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

FTBD distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 29, 2026 — $0.199 +5.9%
Aug 28, 2026 — $0.188 -4.6%
Jul 30, 2026 — $0.197 -1.0%
Jun 29, 2026 — $0.199 +3.6%
May 28, 2026 — $0.192 -5.4%
Apr 29, 2026 — $0.203 +0.5%
Mar 30, 2026 — $0.202 +23.9%
Feb 26, 2026 — $0.163 +7.2%
Jan 29, 2026 — $0.152 -62.8%
Dec 30, 2025 — $0.409 +167.3%
Nov 26, 2025 — $0.153 -21.9%
Oct 30, 2025 — $0.196 +6.5%
Sep 29, 2025 — $0.184 -12.0%
Aug 28, 2025 — $0.209 -6.3%
Jul 30, 2025 — $0.223 +19.9%
Jun 27, 2025 — $0.186 -8.4%
May 29, 2025 — $0.203 -5.6%
Apr 29, 2025 — $0.215 +16.8%
Mar 28, 2025 — $0.184 -3.2%
Feb 27, 2025 — $0.19 +33.8%
Jan 30, 2025 — $0.142 -49.5%
Dec 30, 2024 — $0.281 +54.4%
Nov 27, 2024 — $0.182 +10.3%
Oct 30, 2024 — $0.165 +5.1%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

FTBD's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 69/100).

Its share price moved -5.5% 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 Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF

The fund invests at least 80% of assets in debt securities of all types and repurchase agreements for those securities. The advisor allocates assets across the full spectrum of the debt market, including investment-grade, high yield and emerging markets debt securities across different maturities. The fund invests in both U.S. dollar-denominated and non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities, and generally hedging the fund's foreign currency exposures utilizing forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Multisector Bond. First distribution on our records: Feb 24, 2023. 44 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

FTBD distribution FAQ

When is FTBD's next ex-distribution date?

FTBD's next ex-distribution date is Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2044 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.

How often does FTBD pay distributions?

FTBD pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.199 per share with an ex-date of Sep 29, 2026.

What is FTBD's distribution yield?

FTBD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.19%, based on $2.453 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $47.28. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.453 per share, is 5.19%.

How much does FTBD pay per share?

FTBD pays about $0.2044 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.453 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $245.30 a year.

Has FTBD grown or cut its distribution?

As a fund, FTBD'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 FTBD do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 5.19%, you would need about 490 shares of FTBD (roughly $23,127 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.

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