FTXG Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.134 | $13.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.134 | $13.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.134 | $13.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.134 | $13.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTXG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.536 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FTXG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,239 | $50,790 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,195 | $253,948 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 22,389 | $507,896 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.36%. $10,000 in FTXG would currently pay about $236 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTXG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.134 | +3.9% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.129 | +44.9% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.089 | -54.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.195 | +20.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.162 | +0.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.161 | +67.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.096 | -51.3% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.197 | +20.1% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.164 | -10.4% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.183 | +101.1% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.091 | -53.8% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.197 | +82.4% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.668 Special | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.108 | +71.4% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.063 | -56.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.145 | +45.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.10 | +33.3% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.075 | -13.8% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.087 | -42.8% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.152 | +46.2% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.104 | +18.2% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.088 | +76.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.05 | -52.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.106 | +14.0% |
Payout risk check
FTXG's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 74/100).
Its share price moved +5.8% 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 Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies comprising the food and beverage sector that have been selected based upon their liquidity and ranking. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Consumer Defensive. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2016. 40 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTXG distribution FAQ
When is FTXG's next ex-distribution date?
FTXG's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.134 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FTXG pay distributions?
FTXG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.134 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FTXG's distribution yield?
FTXG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.41%, based on $0.547 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.536 per share, is 2.36%.
How much does FTXG pay per share?
FTXG pays about $0.134 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.536 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $53.60 a year.
Has FTXG grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.5% a year (-11.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FTXG'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 FTXG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.36%, you would need about 2,239 shares of FTXG (roughly $50,790 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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