FTKI Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Small Cap BuyWrite 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 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 (in 89 days) | Feb 5, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 21, 2027 (in 119 days) | Mar 7, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 (in 179 days) | May 6, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 (in 209 days) | Jun 5, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 269 days) | Aug 4, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 299 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 19, 2027 (in 359 days) | Nov 2, 2027 | $0.1918 | $19.18 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTKI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.301 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 18 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTKI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 522 | $10,205 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,608 | $51,024 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,216 | $102,048 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.76%. $10,000 in FTKI would currently pay about $1,176 a year ($98 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTKI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.199 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.199 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.199 | +3.1% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.193 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.193 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.193 | +2.7% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.188 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.188 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.188 | +0.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.187 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.187 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.187 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.187 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.187 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.187 | -2.1% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.191 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.191 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.191 | — |
Payout risk check
FTKI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved +4.7% 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 Small Cap BuyWrite Income ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will pursue its investment objectives by investing primarily in small cap equity securities listed on U.S. exchanges and by utilizing a buy-write “option strategy” consisting of writing (selling) U.S. exchange-traded call options on the Russell 2000® Index or small cap equity exchange-traded funds. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Apr 22, 2025. 18 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTKI distribution FAQ
When is FTKI's next ex-distribution date?
FTKI'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 $0.1918 per share, expected on Dec 7, 2026.
How often does FTKI pay distributions?
FTKI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.199 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FTKI's distribution yield?
FTKI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.80%, based on $2.114 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.301 per share, is 11.76%.
How much does FTKI pay per share?
FTKI pays about $0.1918 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.301 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $230.10 a year.
Has FTKI grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, FTKI'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 FTKI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.76%, you would need about 522 shares of FTKI (roughly $10,205 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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