IFV Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 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 | $0.094 | $9.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.094 | $9.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.094 | $9.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.094 | $9.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IFV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.376 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IFV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,192 | $75,415 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 15,958 | $377,074 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 31,915 | $754,149 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.59%. $10,000 in IFV would currently pay about $159 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IFV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.094 | -62.5% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.251 | +2688.9% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.009 | -94.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.15 | +117.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.069 | -74.1% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.266 | +42.2% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.187 | +450.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.034 | -77.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.15 | +105.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.073 | -59.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.178 | +263.3% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.049 | -84.1% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.308 | +1040.7% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.027 | -81.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.142 | +37.9% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.103 | -56.7% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.238 | +57.6% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.151 | +11.9% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.135 | +193.5% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.046 | -25.8% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.062 | -43.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.109 | +87.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.058 | -57.0% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.135 | +246.2% |
Payout risk check
IFV's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 36/100).
Its share price moved -3.5% 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 Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the ETFs that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide targeted exposure to the five First Trust country/region-based ETFs that the index provider believes offer the greatest potential to outperform the other ETFs in the selection universe.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Foreign Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2014. 41 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IFV distribution FAQ
When is IFV's next ex-distribution date?
IFV'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 $0.094 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IFV pay distributions?
IFV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.094 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is IFV's distribution yield?
IFV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.13%, based on $0.504 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.63. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.376 per share, is 1.59%.
How much does IFV pay per share?
IFV pays about $0.094 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.376 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $37.60 a year.
Has IFV grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 18.4% a year (-3.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IFV'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 IFV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.59%, you would need about 3,192 shares of IFV (roughly $75,415 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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