LDSF Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 20, 2026 (in 56 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 (in 86 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 116 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 (in 146 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 (in 176 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 (in 206 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (in 266 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 296 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 16, 2027 (in 326 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 16, 2027 (in 356 days) | Oct 24, 2027 | $0.0741 | $7.41 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LDSF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.889 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much LDSF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,350 | $24,968 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,750 | $124,839 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,499 | $249,678 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.81%. $10,000 in LDSF would currently pay about $481 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
LDSF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | — | $0.076 | +1.3% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.075 | +1.4% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.074 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.074 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.074 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.074 | -1.3% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.075 | +2.7% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.073 | +2.8% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.071 | -2.7% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.073 | -1.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.074 | +2.8% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.072 | -4.0% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.075 | +13.6% |
| May 21, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | $0.066 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $0.066 | -4.3% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.069 | -5.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.073 | -1.4% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.074 | +1.4% |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $0.073 | +12.3% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.065 | +3.2% |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $0.063 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $0.063 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.063 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | $0.063 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | $0.063 | +10.5% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.057 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | $0.057 | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | $0.057 | +1.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.056 | +14.3% |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | $0.049 | +11.4% |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | $0.044 | -2.2% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $0.045 | +4.7% |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | $0.043 | +22.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | $0.035 | +6.1% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | $0.033 | +13.8% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.029 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | $0.029 | -9.4% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | $0.032 | -5.9% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.034 | -2.9% |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2021 | May 28, 2021 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.035 | +16.7% |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 | $0.03 | -26.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.12 Special | — |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $0.041 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 | $0.041 | +13.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.036 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $0.036 | -12.2% |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | $0.041 | +10.8% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.037 | +15.6% |
| May 21, 2020 | May 29, 2020 | $0.032 | -3.0% |
| Apr 21, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | $0.033 | -21.4% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.042 | +2.4% |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | $0.041 | -2.4% |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | $0.042 | -34.4% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.064 | +30.6% |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 29, 2019 | $0.049 | +19.5% |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $0.041 | -8.9% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.045 | -10.0% |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 | $0.05 | +2.0% |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | $0.049 | -7.5% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.053 | -3.6% |
| May 21, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | $0.055 | +1.9% |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | $0.054 | -8.5% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.059 | +7.3% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 | $0.055 | +0.9% |
| Jan 23, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 | $0.0545 | — |
Payout risk check
LDSF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved -3.3% 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 Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that principally invest in income-generating securities that provide it with a duration of three years or less. A significant portion of the ETFs in which the fund invests may be advised by First Trust.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Short-Term Bond. First distribution on our records: Jan 23, 2019. 94 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
LDSF distribution FAQ
When is LDSF's next ex-distribution date?
LDSF's next ex-distribution date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0741 per share, expected on Nov 28, 2026.
How often does LDSF pay distributions?
LDSF pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.076 per share with an ex-date of Oct 21, 2026.
What is LDSF's distribution yield?
LDSF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.81%, based on $0.889 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $18.50. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.889 per share, is 4.81%.
How much does LDSF pay per share?
LDSF pays about $0.0741 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.889 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $88.90 a year.
Has LDSF grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, LDSF'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 LDSF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.81%, you would need about 1,350 shares of LDSF (roughly $24,968 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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