FTBI Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Balanced Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days) | Dec 7, 2026 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 (in 89 days) | Feb 5, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 21, 2027 (in 119 days) | Mar 7, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 (in 179 days) | May 6, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 (in 209 days) | Jun 5, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 269 days) | Aug 4, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 299 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 19, 2027 (in 359 days) | Nov 2, 2027 | $0.1399 | $13.99 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTBI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.679 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 16 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTBI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 715 | $15,238 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,574 | $76,188 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,148 | $152,376 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.88%. $10,000 in FTBI would currently pay about $788 a year ($66 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTBI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.144 | -0.7% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +4.3% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.139 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.139 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.139 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.139 | -3.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.144 | -1.4% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.146 | +0.7% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +1.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.143 | +11.7% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.128 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.128 | +3.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.124 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.124 | +2.5% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.121 | +2.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.118 | — |
Payout risk check
FTBI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved +0.3% 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 Balanced Income ETF
Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the ETFs that comprise the index. The index seeks to track a portfolio with fixed allocations to income-generating ETFs across three asset classes: target income and buywrite income equity ETFs, actively managed investment grade fixed income ETFs and target income commodities ETFs. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Moderate Allocation. First distribution on our records: Jun 26, 2025. 16 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTBI distribution FAQ
When is FTBI's next ex-distribution date?
FTBI's next ex-distribution date is Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1399 per share, expected on Dec 7, 2026.
How often does FTBI pay distributions?
FTBI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.144 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FTBI's distribution yield?
FTBI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.27%, based on $1.551 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $21.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.679 per share, is 7.88%.
How much does FTBI pay per share?
FTBI pays about $0.1399 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.679 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $167.90 a year.
Has FTBI grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, FTBI'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 FTBI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.88%, you would need about 715 shares of FTBI (roughly $15,238 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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