FTCB Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Core Investment Grade ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.0934 | $9.34 | 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 $1.121 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 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 | 1,071 | $21,902 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,353 | $109,509 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,705 | $219,019 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.48%. $10,000 in FTCB would currently pay about $548 a year ($46 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTCB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +34.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | — | $0.078 | +4.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2024 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.075 | — |
Payout risk check
FTCB's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 74/100).
Its share price moved -3.2% 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. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0934 per share, expected on Oct 4, 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 Aug 21, 2026.
What is FTCB's distribution yield?
FTCB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.48%, based on $1.121 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.46. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.121 per share, is 5.48%.
How much does FTCB pay per share?
FTCB pays about $0.0934 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.121 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $112.10 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 5.48%, you would need about 1,071 shares of FTCB (roughly $21,902 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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