MGOV Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.0807 | $8.07 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MGOV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.968 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MGOV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,240 | $24,614 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,199 | $123,068 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,397 | $246,136 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.88%. $10,000 in MGOV would currently pay about $488 a year ($41 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MGOV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.07 | -6.7% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.075 | -6.2% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.08 | -5.9% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.085 | +2.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.083 | -5.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | — | $0.088 | +6.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.083 | +3.8% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +2.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2024 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.078 | +4.0% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2023 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.075 | — |
Payout risk check
MGOV's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 93/100).
Its share price moved -2.1% 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 First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government (including U.S. Treasury bonds, notes and bills), its agencies or government-sponsored entities. The fund's investments in government securities include publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-related securities such as pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") and commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS"). It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Government Mortgage-Backed Bond. First distribution on our records: Sep 22, 2023. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MGOV distribution FAQ
When is MGOV's next ex-distribution date?
MGOV'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 $0.0807 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.
How often does MGOV pay distributions?
MGOV pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.07 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is MGOV's distribution yield?
MGOV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.88%, based on $0.968 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.85. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.968 per share, is 4.88%.
How much does MGOV pay per share?
MGOV pays about $0.0807 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.968 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $96.80 a year.
Has MGOV grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, MGOV'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 MGOV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.88%, you would need about 1,240 shares of MGOV (roughly $24,614 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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