FTGS Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Growth Strength 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 | $0.009 | $0.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.009 | $0.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.009 | $0.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.009 | $0.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTGS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.036 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 14 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTGS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 33,334 | $1,255,667 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 166,667 | $6,278,333 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 333,334 | $12,556,666 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.10%. $10,000 in FTGS would currently pay about $10 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTGS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.009 | +50.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.006 | -75.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.024 | +500.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.004 | -84.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.025 | -62.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.066 | +214.3% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.021 | +50.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.014 | -33.3% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.021 | -57.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.049 | +113.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.023 | -30.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.033 | -48.4% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.064 | +48.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.043 | — |
Payout risk check
FTGS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 30/100).
Its share price moved +4.9% 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 Growth Strength ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) that comprise the index. The index seeks to provide exposure to a mix of domestic equities with filters for liquidity, return on equity, long-term debt, revenue and cash flow growth.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2022. 14 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTGS distribution FAQ
When is FTGS's next ex-distribution date?
FTGS'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 $0.009 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FTGS pay distributions?
FTGS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.009 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FTGS's distribution yield?
FTGS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.04%, based on $0.015 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $37.67. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.036 per share, is 0.10%.
How much does FTGS pay per share?
FTGS pays about $0.009 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.036 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $3.60 a year.
Has FTGS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -87.4%. As a fund, FTGS'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 FTGS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.10%, you would need about 33,334 shares of FTGS (roughly $1,255,667 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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