HYTI Distribution History & Yield
FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.1643 | $16.43 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HYTI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.1363 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 19 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HYTI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 609 | $11,160 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,043 | $55,801 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,086 | $111,602 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.75%. $10,000 in HYTI would currently pay about $1,075 a year ($90 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HYTI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.161 | -0.6% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.162 | -0.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.163 | -0.6% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.164 | -0.6% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.165 | -1.2% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.167 | +3.1% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.162 | -1.8% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.165 | -0.6% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | — | $0.166 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.166 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.166 | -0.6% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.167 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.167 | -0.6% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.168 | -0.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.169 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.169 | +0.6% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.168 | -36.1% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.263 | — |
Payout risk check
HYTI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 99/100).
Its share price moved -8.3% 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 FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will pursue its investment objectives by investing in U.S. treasury securities and utilizing an option strategy consisting of purchasing and writing (selling) U.S. exchange-traded call options, including Flexible Exchange options (“FLEX Options”), on the iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (the “Underlying ETF”). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: Apr 1, 2025. 19 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HYTI distribution FAQ
When is HYTI's next ex-distribution date?
HYTI's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1643 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does HYTI pay distributions?
HYTI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.161 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is HYTI's distribution yield?
HYTI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.75%, based on $1.972 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $18.34. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.972 per share, is 10.75%.
How much does HYTI pay per share?
HYTI pays about $0.1643 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.972 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $197.20 a year.
Has HYTI grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, HYTI'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 HYTI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.75%, you would need about 609 shares of HYTI (roughly $11,160 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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