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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.1908 | $19.07 | 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 $2.289 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 17 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 | 525 | $10,441 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,622 | $52,203 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,243 | $104,406 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.49%. $10,000 in FTKI would currently pay about $1,149 a year ($96 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTKI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 +5.3% 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 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. 17 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 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 $0.1908 per share, expected on Oct 4, 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 Aug 21, 2026.
What is FTKI's distribution yield?
FTKI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 11.49%, based on $2.289 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.92. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.289 per share, is 11.49%.
How much does FTKI pay per share?
FTKI pays about $0.1908 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.289 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $228.90 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 11.49%, you would need about 525 shares of FTKI (roughly $10,441 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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