LGOV Distribution History & Yield

First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF

ETF Monthly payer
$20.78
-0.38% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
4.48%
$0.931/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.48%
$0.931/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.931
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.0776
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 20, 2026 Estimated
in 11 days
Next pay date
Oct 4, 2026
in 25 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 21, 2026
$0.078 per share
Expense ratio
n/a
assets n/a
Consistency
98/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+8.1%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
7.5
since Feb 21, 2019
1y total return
+1.1%
price -3.2% + distributions 4.3%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) Oct 4, 2026 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) Nov 3, 2026 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) Dec 3, 2026 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) Jan 2, 2027 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) Feb 1, 2027 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) Mar 3, 2027 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) Apr 2, 2027 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) May 2, 2027 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) Jun 1, 2027 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) Jul 1, 2027 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) Jul 31, 2027 $0.0776 $7.76 Estimated
Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) Aug 30, 2027 $0.0776 $7.76 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 $0.931 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from May 23, 2023 to Aug 21, 2026; most recent $0.078$0.00$0.05$0.10May 23, 2023: $0.06May '23Jun 27, 2023: $0.06Jul 21, 2023: $0.07Aug 22, 2023: $0.07Sep 22, 2023: $0.078Oct 24, 2023: $0.078Oct '23Nov 21, 2023: $0.078Dec 22, 2023: $0.078Jan 23, 2024: $0.07Feb 21, 2024: $0.07Mar 21, 2024: $0.07Mar '24Apr 23, 2024: $0.07May 21, 2024: $0.07Jun 27, 2024: $0.07Jul 23, 2024: $0.07Aug 21, 2024: $0.07Aug '24Sep 26, 2024: $0.07Oct 22, 2024: $0.07Nov 21, 2024: $0.07Dec 13, 2024: $0.07Jan 22, 2025: $0.07Jan '25Feb 21, 2025: $0.07Mar 27, 2025: $0.07Apr 22, 2025: $0.073May 21, 2025: $0.073Jun 26, 2025: $0.073Jun '25Jul 22, 2025: $0.073Aug 21, 2025: $0.073Sep 25, 2025: $0.073Oct 21, 2025: $0.078Nov 21, 2025: $0.078Nov '25Dec 12, 2025: $0.078Jan 21, 2026: $0.078Feb 20, 2026: $0.078Mar 26, 2026: $0.078Apr 21, 2026: $0.078Apr '26May 21, 2026: $0.078Jun 25, 2026: $0.078Jul 21, 2026: $0.078Aug 21, 2026: $0.078

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2019 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.50$1.002019: $0.525$0.52520192020: $0.816$0.81620202021: $0.716$0.71620212022: $0.435$0.43520222023: $0.797$0.79720232024: $0.84$0.8420242025: $0.882$0.88220252026 (YTD): $0.624$0.6242026 YTD

How much LGOV do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,289$26,784$1,200
$500 / month6,445$133,921$6,000
$1,000 / month12,890$267,841$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 4.48%. $10,000 in LGOV would currently pay about $448 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

LGOV distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
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%
Sep 26, 2024 $0.07 +0.0%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

LGOV's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).

Its share price moved -3.2% 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.

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LGOV distribution FAQ

When is LGOV's next ex-distribution date?

LGOV's next ex-distribution date is Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0776 per share, expected on Oct 4, 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 Aug 21, 2026.

What is LGOV's distribution yield?

LGOV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.48%, based on $0.931 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.931 per share, is 4.48%.

How much does LGOV pay per share?

LGOV pays about $0.0776 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.931 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $93.10 a year.

Has LGOV grown or cut its distribution?

LGOV has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.1% a year (+8.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

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

At the current forward yield of 4.48%, you would need about 1,289 shares of LGOV (roughly $26,784 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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