HSMV Distribution History & Yield

First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Small Blend Quarterly payer
$35.94
-0.54% today
as of Oct 22, 2026
TTM yield
1.61%
$0.578/share over the last 12 months, plus $1.05 in special distributions
Forward yield
1.67%
$0.60/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.60
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.15
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Dec 24, 2026 Estimated
in 59 days
Next pay date
Jan 7, 2027
in 73 days
Last ex-distribution date
Jun 25, 2026
$0.15 per share
Expense ratio
0.80%
AUM 5.3M
Consistency
54/100
variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+17.7%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
5 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
6.3
since Jun 25, 2020
1y total return
+0.4%
price -1.2% + distributions 1.6%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) Jan 7, 2027 $0.15 $15.00 Estimated
Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) Apr 8, 2027 $0.15 $15.00 Estimated
Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) Jul 8, 2027 $0.15 $15.00 Estimated
Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) Oct 7, 2027 $0.15 $15.00 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HSMV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.60 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 26 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 26 payments per share from Jun 25, 2020 to Sep 24, 2026; most recent $1.05$0.00$0.60$1.20Jun 25, 2020: $0.008Jun '20Sep 24, 2020: $0.078Dec 24, 2020: $0.139Mar 25, 2021: $0.02Jun 24, 2021: $0.057Jun '21Sep 23, 2021: $0.04Dec 23, 2021: $0.148Mar 25, 2022: $0.021Jun 24, 2022: $0.078Jun '22Sep 23, 2022: $0.123Dec 23, 2022: $0.171Mar 24, 2023: $0.084Jun 27, 2023: $0.097Jun '23Sep 22, 2023: $0.101Dec 22, 2023: $0.178Mar 21, 2024: $0.04Jun 27, 2024: $0.111Jun '24Sep 26, 2024: $0.116Dec 13, 2024: $0.246Mar 27, 2025: $0.101Jun 26, 2025: $0.155Jun '25Sep 25, 2025: $0.151Dec 12, 2025: $0.31Mar 26, 2026: $0.118Jun 25, 2026: $0.15Jun '26Sep 24, 2026: $1.05 (special)

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2020 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.40$0.802020: $0.225$0.22520202021: $0.265$0.26520212022: $0.393$0.39320222023: $0.46$0.4620232024: $0.513$0.51320242025: $0.717$0.71720252026 (YTD): $0.268$0.2682026 YTD

How much HSMV do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month2,000$71,874$1,200
$500 / month10,000$359,370$6,000
$1,000 / month20,000$718,740$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 1.67%. $10,000 in HSMV would currently pay about $167 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

HSMV distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 24, 2026 — $1.05 Special —
Jun 25, 2026 — $0.15 +27.1%
Mar 26, 2026 — $0.118 -61.9%
Dec 12, 2025 — $0.31 +105.3%
Sep 25, 2025 — $0.151 -2.6%
Jun 26, 2025 — $0.155 +53.5%
Mar 27, 2025 — $0.101 -58.9%
Dec 13, 2024 — $0.246 +112.1%
Sep 26, 2024 — $0.116 +4.5%
Jun 27, 2024 — $0.111 +177.5%
Mar 21, 2024 — $0.04 -77.5%
Dec 22, 2023 — $0.178 +76.2%
Sep 22, 2023 — $0.101 +4.1%
Jun 27, 2023 — $0.097 +15.5%
Mar 24, 2023 — $0.084 -50.9%
Dec 23, 2022 — $0.171 +39.0%
Sep 23, 2022 — $0.123 +57.7%
Jun 24, 2022 — $0.078 +271.4%
Mar 25, 2022 — $0.021 -85.8%
Dec 23, 2021 — $0.148 +270.0%
Sep 23, 2021 — $0.04 -29.8%
Jun 24, 2021 — $0.057 +185.0%
Mar 25, 2021 — $0.02 -85.6%
Dec 24, 2020 — $0.139 +78.2%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

HSMV's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).

Its share price moved -1.2% 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 Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in small- and/or mid-capitalization common stocks listed and traded on U.S. national securities exchanges that Sub-Advisor believes exhibit low future expected volatility. It is non-diversified.

Fund family: First Trust. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 25, 2020. 26 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

HSMV distribution FAQ

When is HSMV's next ex-distribution date?

HSMV'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 $0.15 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.

How often does HSMV pay distributions?

HSMV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.

What is HSMV's distribution yield?

HSMV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.61%, based on $0.578 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $35.94. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.60 per share, is 1.67%.

How much does HSMV pay per share?

HSMV pays about $0.15 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.60 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.00 a year.

Has HSMV grown or cut its distribution?

HSMV has raised its annual distribution for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 17.7% a year (-11.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of HSMV do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 1.67%, you would need about 2,000 shares of HSMV (roughly $71,874 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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