FTCB Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Core Investment Grade 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 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 (in 89 days) | Feb 5, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 21, 2027 (in 119 days) | Mar 7, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 (in 179 days) | May 6, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 (in 209 days) | Jun 5, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 269 days) | Aug 4, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 299 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 19, 2027 (in 359 days) | Nov 2, 2027 | $0.093 | $9.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTCB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.116 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 34 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTCB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,076 | $21,484 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,377 | $107,419 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,753 | $214,839 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.59%. $10,000 in FTCB would currently pay about $559 a year ($47 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTCB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.078 | -2.5% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.08 | -3.6% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.083 | -2.4% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.085 | -5.6% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.09 | -48.3% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.174 | +83.2% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.095 | +14.5% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.083 | +10.7% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.075 | -6.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.08 | -11.1% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.09 | -14.3% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
FTCB's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 73/100).
Its share price moved -6.2% 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 Core Investment Grade ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to invest 100% of its investment portfolio in investment grade securities. Investment grade securities are those securities that are, at the time of purchase, rated as investment grade (i.e., rated Baa3/BBB- or above) by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”) rating such securities, or if unrated, debt securities determined by the fund’s investment advisor to be of comparable quality. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Intermediate Core Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2023. 34 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTCB distribution FAQ
When is FTCB's next ex-distribution date?
FTCB'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 $0.093 per share, expected on Dec 7, 2026.
How often does FTCB pay distributions?
FTCB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.078 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FTCB's distribution yield?
FTCB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.17%, based on $1.033 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.98. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.116 per share, is 5.59%.
How much does FTCB pay per share?
FTCB pays about $0.093 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.116 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $111.60 a year.
Has FTCB grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, FTCB'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 FTCB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.59%, you would need about 1,076 shares of FTCB (roughly $21,484 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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