GRID Distribution History & Yield
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.756 | $75.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.756 | $75.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.756 | $75.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.756 | $75.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GRID's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.024 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GRID do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 397 | $72,210 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,985 | $361,052 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,969 | $722,103 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.66%. $10,000 in GRID would currently pay about $166 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GRID distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.756 | +656.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.10 | -70.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.338 | +43.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.236 | -71.7% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.835 | +500.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.139 | -49.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.273 | +8.8% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.251 | -60.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.638 | +525.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.102 | -71.3% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.355 | +123.3% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.159 | -77.2% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.698 | +772.5% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.08 | -70.7% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.273 | +0.7% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.271 | -36.8% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.429 | +232.6% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.129 | +239.5% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.038 | -83.0% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.224 | -33.9% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.339 | +578.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.05 | -65.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.146 | -26.6% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.199 | +36.3% |
Payout risk check
GRID's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 30/100).
Its share price moved +27.3% 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 NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index includes companies that are primarily engaged and involved in electric grid, electric meters and devices, networks, energy storage and management, and enabling software used by the smart grid infrastructure sector. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Infrastructure. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2009. 59 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GRID distribution FAQ
When is GRID's next ex-distribution date?
GRID's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.756 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does GRID pay distributions?
GRID pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.756 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is GRID's distribution yield?
GRID's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.79%, based on $1.43 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $181.97. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.024 per share, is 1.66%.
How much does GRID pay per share?
GRID pays about $0.756 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.024 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $302.40 a year.
Has GRID grown or cut its distribution?
GRID has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 14.3% a year (-4.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GRID do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.66%, you would need about 397 shares of GRID (roughly $72,210 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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