LGOV Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days) | Dec 7, 2026 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 (in 89 days) | Feb 5, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 21, 2027 (in 119 days) | Mar 7, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 (in 179 days) | May 6, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 (in 209 days) | Jun 5, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 269 days) | Aug 4, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 299 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 19, 2027 (in 359 days) | Nov 2, 2027 | $0.078 | $7.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LGOV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.936 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much LGOV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,283 | $25,718 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,411 | $128,590 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,821 | $257,179 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.67%. $10,000 in LGOV would currently pay about $467 a year ($39 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
LGOV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.078 | +6.8% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +4.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
LGOV's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -7.8% 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 Long Duration Opportunities ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of investment-grade debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored entities, including publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-related securities. It may also invest in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that principally invest in such securities.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Long Government. First distribution on our records: Feb 21, 2019. 92 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
LGOV distribution FAQ
When is LGOV's next ex-distribution date?
LGOV's next ex-distribution date is Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.078 per share, expected on Dec 7, 2026.
How often does LGOV pay distributions?
LGOV pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.078 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is LGOV's distribution yield?
LGOV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.28%, based on $0.858 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.936 per share, is 4.67%.
How much does LGOV pay per share?
LGOV pays about $0.078 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.936 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $93.60 a year.
Has LGOV grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, LGOV'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 LGOV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.67%, you would need about 1,283 shares of LGOV (roughly $25,718 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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