MDIV Distribution History & Yield

Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund · NasdaqGM

ETF Aggressive Allocation Monthly payer High yield
$16.76
-0.12% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
6.83%
$1.145/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
6.83%
$1.145/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.145
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.0954
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 20, 2026 Estimated
in 11 days
Next pay date
Sep 28, 2026
in 19 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 21, 2026
$0.115 per share
Expense ratio
0.71%
AUM 431.4M
Consistency
66/100
variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+6.8%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
14.0
since Sep 21, 2012
1y total return
+10.1%
price +3.1% + distributions 7.0%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) Sep 28, 2026 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) Oct 28, 2026 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) Nov 27, 2026 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) Dec 27, 2026 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) Jan 26, 2027 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) Feb 25, 2027 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) Mar 27, 2027 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) Apr 26, 2027 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) May 26, 2027 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) Jun 25, 2027 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) Jul 25, 2027 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated
Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) Aug 24, 2027 $0.0954 $9.54 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MDIV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.145 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 $0.115$0.00$0.10$0.20May 23, 2023: $0.105May '23Jun 27, 2023: $0.07Jul 21, 2023: $0.049Aug 22, 2023: $0.088Sep 22, 2023: $0.098Oct 24, 2023: $0.047Oct '23Nov 21, 2023: $0.107Dec 22, 2023: $0.098Jan 23, 2024: $0.074Feb 21, 2024: $0.07Mar 21, 2024: $0.125Mar '24Apr 23, 2024: $0.062May 21, 2024: $0.09Jun 27, 2024: $0.089Jul 23, 2024: $0.049Aug 21, 2024: $0.117Aug '24Sep 26, 2024: $0.098Oct 22, 2024: $0.072Nov 21, 2024: $0.082Dec 13, 2024: $0.106Jan 22, 2025: $0.067Jan '25Feb 21, 2025: $0.074Mar 27, 2025: $0.135Apr 22, 2025: $0.051May 21, 2025: $0.101Jun 26, 2025: $0.095Jun '25Jul 22, 2025: $0.051Aug 21, 2025: $0.103Sep 25, 2025: $0.086Oct 21, 2025: $0.07Nov 21, 2025: $0.111Nov '25Dec 12, 2025: $0.081Jan 21, 2026: $0.06Feb 20, 2026: $0.077Mar 26, 2026: $0.134Apr 21, 2026: $0.052Apr '26May 21, 2026: $0.132Jun 25, 2026: $0.159Jul 21, 2026: $0.068Aug 21, 2026: $0.115

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.75$1.502017: $1.15$1.1520172018: $1.137$1.13720182019: $1.11$1.1120192020: $0.903$0.90320202021: $0.881$0.88120212022: $1.003$1.00320222023: $0.952$0.95220232024: $1.034$1.03420242025: $1.025$1.02520252026 (YTD): $0.797$0.7972026 YTD

How much MDIV do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,049$17,565$1,200
$500 / month5,241$87,825$6,000
$1,000 / month10,481$175,651$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 6.83%. $10,000 in MDIV would currently pay about $683 a year ($57 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

MDIV distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 21, 2026 Aug 31, 2026 $0.115 +69.1%
Jul 21, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 $0.068 -57.2%
Jun 25, 2026 Jun 30, 2026 $0.159 +20.5%
May 21, 2026 May 29, 2026 $0.132 +153.8%
Apr 21, 2026 Apr 30, 2026 $0.052 -61.2%
Mar 26, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 $0.134 +74.0%
Feb 20, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 $0.077 +28.3%
Jan 21, 2026 Jan 30, 2026 $0.06 -25.9%
Dec 12, 2025 Dec 31, 2025 $0.081 -27.0%
Nov 21, 2025 Nov 28, 2025 $0.111 +58.6%
Oct 21, 2025 Oct 31, 2025 $0.07 -18.6%
Sep 25, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 $0.086 -16.5%
Aug 21, 2025 Aug 29, 2025 $0.103 +102.0%
Jul 22, 2025 Jul 31, 2025 $0.051 -46.3%
Jun 26, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 $0.095 -5.9%
May 21, 2025 May 30, 2025 $0.101 +98.0%
Apr 22, 2025 Apr 30, 2025 $0.051 -62.2%
Mar 27, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 $0.135 +82.4%
Feb 21, 2025 Feb 28, 2025 $0.074 +10.4%
Jan 22, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 $0.067 -36.8%
Dec 13, 2024 Dec 31, 2024 $0.106 +29.3%
Nov 21, 2024 Nov 29, 2024 $0.082 +13.9%
Oct 22, 2024 Oct 31, 2024 $0.072 -26.5%
Sep 26, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 $0.098 -16.2%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

MDIV's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 66/100).

Its share price moved +3.1% 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 Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and/or depositary receipts, REITs, preferred securities, MLPs and ETF that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to five asset segments, each selected to result in a consistent and high yield for the index. These five asset segments are: equity securities, REITs, preferred securities, MLPs and high yield corporate bonds.

Fund family: First Trust. Category: Aggressive Allocation. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2012. 165 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

MDIV distribution FAQ

When is MDIV's next ex-distribution date?

MDIV'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 $0.0954 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.

How often does MDIV pay distributions?

MDIV pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.115 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.

What is MDIV's distribution yield?

MDIV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.83%, based on $1.145 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $16.76. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.145 per share, is 6.83%.

How much does MDIV pay per share?

MDIV pays about $0.0954 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.145 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $114.50 a year.

Has MDIV grown or cut its distribution?

Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.8% a year (+10.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, MDIV'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 MDIV do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 6.83%, you would need about 1,049 shares of MDIV (roughly $17,565 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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