IGLD Distribution History & Yield

FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF · Cboe US

ETF Commodities Focused Monthly payer High yield
$21.47
-1.15% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
23.32%
$5.007/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
26.40%
$5.6688/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$5.6688
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.4724
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026 Estimated
in 22 days
Next pay date
Oct 15, 2026
in 36 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 1, 2026
$0.399 per share
Expense ratio
0.85%
AUM 606.6M
Consistency
68/100
variable payouts
3y distribution CAGR
+52.7%
annualised (too young for 5y)
Growth streak
4 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
5.4
since Apr 1, 2021
1y total return
+19.1%
price -3.4% + distributions 22.5%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) Oct 15, 2026 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) May 13, 2027 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.4724 $47.24 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IGLD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $5.6688 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jun 1, 2023 to Sep 1, 2026; most recent $0.399$0.00$1.50$3.00Jun 1, 2023: $0.138Jun '23Jul 3, 2023: $0.127Aug 1, 2023: $0.135Sep 1, 2023: $0.133Oct 2, 2023: $0.128Nov 1, 2023: $0.131Nov '23Dec 1, 2023: $0.133Jan 2, 2024: $0.134Feb 1, 2024: $0.132Mar 1, 2024: $0.132Apr 1, 2024: $0.136Apr '24May 1, 2024: $0.14Jun 3, 2024: $0.141Jul 1, 2024: $0.139Aug 1, 2024: $0.143Sep 3, 2024: $0.145Sep '24Oct 1, 2024: $0.139Nov 1, 2024: $0.144Dec 2, 2024: $2.404 (special)Jan 2, 2025: $0.114Feb 3, 2025: $0.119Feb '25Mar 3, 2025: $0.12Apr 1, 2025: $0.126May 1, 2025: $0.132Jun 2, 2025: $0.132Jul 1, 2025: $0.127Jul '25Aug 1, 2025: $0.131Sep 2, 2025: $0.135Oct 1, 2025: $0.141Nov 3, 2025: $0.142Dec 1, 2025: $0.464Dec '25Dec 29, 2025: $0.597Feb 2, 2026: $0.554Mar 2, 2026: $0.496Apr 1, 2026: $0.479May 1, 2026: $0.444May '26Jun 1, 2026: $0.441Jul 1, 2026: $0.426Aug 3, 2026: $0.424Sep 1, 2026: $0.399

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2021 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$2.00$4.002021: $0.457$0.45720212022: $0.848$0.84820222023: $1.509$1.50920232024: $1.525$1.52520242025: $2.48$2.4820252026 (YTD): $3.663$3.6632026 YTD

How much IGLD do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month212$4,545$1,200
$500 / month1,059$22,724$6,000
$1,000 / month2,117$45,449$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 26.40%. $10,000 in IGLD would currently pay about $2,640 a year ($220 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

IGLD distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 1, 2026 $0.399 -5.9%
Aug 3, 2026 $0.424 -0.5%
Jul 1, 2026 $0.426 -3.4%
Jun 1, 2026 $0.441 -0.7%
May 1, 2026 $0.444 -7.3%
Apr 1, 2026 $0.479 -3.4%
Mar 2, 2026 $0.496 -10.5%
Feb 2, 2026 $0.554 -7.2%
Dec 29, 2025 $0.597 +28.7%
Dec 1, 2025 $0.464 +226.8%
Nov 3, 2025 $0.142 +0.7%
Oct 1, 2025 $0.141 +4.4%
Sep 2, 2025 $0.135 +3.1%
Aug 1, 2025 $0.131 +3.1%
Jul 1, 2025 $0.127 -3.8%
Jun 2, 2025 $0.132 +0.0%
May 1, 2025 $0.132 +4.8%
Apr 1, 2025 $0.126 +5.0%
Mar 3, 2025 $0.12 +0.8%
Feb 3, 2025 $0.119 +4.4%
Jan 2, 2025 $0.114 -20.8%
Dec 2, 2024 $2.404 Special
Nov 1, 2024 $0.144 +3.6%
Oct 1, 2024 $0.139 -4.1%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

IGLD's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).

Its share price moved -3.4% 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 Gold Strategy Target Income ETF

The fund invests in a portfolio substantially composed of short-term U.S. Treasury securities, cash and cash equivalents, and in the shares of a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”) that holds FLexible Exchange Options (“FLEX Options”) that reference the price performance of the underlying ETF. It is non-diversified.

Fund family: First Trust. Category: Commodities Focused. First distribution on our records: Apr 1, 2021. 66 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

IGLD distribution FAQ

When is IGLD's next ex-distribution date?

IGLD's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.4724 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.

How often does IGLD pay distributions?

IGLD pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.399 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.

What is IGLD's distribution yield?

IGLD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 23.32%, based on $5.007 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $21.47. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.6688 per share, is 26.40%.

How much does IGLD pay per share?

IGLD pays about $0.4724 per share each month, which works out to roughly $5.6688 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $566.88 a year.

Has IGLD grown or cut its distribution?

IGLD has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +52.7% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

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

At the current forward yield of 26.40%, you would need about 212 shares of IGLD (roughly $4,545 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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