MISL Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.029 | $2.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.029 | $2.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.029 | $2.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.029 | $2.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MISL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.116 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 13 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MISL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 10,345 | $421,759 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 51,725 | $2,108,793 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 103,449 | $4,217,586 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.28%. $10,000 in MISL would currently pay about $28 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MISL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.029 | +3.6% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.107 Special | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.028 | -22.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.036 | -73.3% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.135 | +462.5% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.024 | -14.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.028 | -28.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.039 | -60.2% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.098 | +345.5% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.022 | -21.4% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.028 | +133.3% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.012 | -29.4% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.017 | — |
Payout risk check
MISL's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 15/100).
Its share price moved -1.6% 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 Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks that comprise the index. The index is a rules-based index, however, the index Provider reserves the right to use qualitative judgment to include, exclude, adjust, or postpone the inclusion of a stock in the index which is the ordinary course discretion that the index Provider has to modify which securities qualify for inclusion in the index in accordance with the rules of its selection methodology. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2022. 13 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MISL distribution FAQ
When is MISL's next ex-distribution date?
MISL's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.029 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does MISL pay distributions?
MISL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.029 per share with an ex-date of Mar 26, 2026.
What is MISL's distribution yield?
MISL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.07%, based on $0.029 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.77. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.116 per share, is 0.28%.
How much does MISL pay per share?
MISL pays about $0.029 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.116 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $11.60 a year.
Has MISL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -85.4%. As a fund, MISL'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 MISL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.28%, you would need about 10,345 shares of MISL (roughly $421,759 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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