NTRL Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Equity Market Neutral ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.133 | $13.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 (in 138 days) | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.133 | $13.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.133 | $13.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 (in 320 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.133 | $13.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NTRL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.532 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 10 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much NTRL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,256 | $47,789 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,279 | $238,944 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 22,557 | $477,889 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.51%. $10,000 in NTRL would currently pay about $251 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NTRL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $1.159 Special | — |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.133 | -31.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.489 Special | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.194 | +19.8% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.162 | +149.2% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.065 | -56.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.148 | -40.6% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.249 | +441.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.046 | -77.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.20 | — |
Payout risk check
NTRL's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 57/100).
Its share price moved +4.4% 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 Equity Market Neutral ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by establishing long and short positions in the equity securities of companies that are involved in a publicly-announced significant corporate event, such as a merger or acquisition. It's portfolio may include equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"). The fund may invest in securities issued by small, mid and large capitalization issuers. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Event Driven. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2022. 10 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NTRL distribution FAQ
When is NTRL's next ex-distribution date?
NTRL's next ex-distribution date is Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.133 per share, expected on Dec 25, 2026.
How often does NTRL pay distributions?
NTRL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.133 per share with an ex-date of Dec 12, 2025.
What is NTRL's distribution yield?
NTRL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.63%, based on $0.133 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $21.19. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.532 per share, is 2.51%.
How much does NTRL pay per share?
NTRL pays about $0.133 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.532 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $53.20 a year.
Has NTRL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -31.4%. As a fund, NTRL'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 NTRL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.51%, you would need about 2,256 shares of NTRL (roughly $47,789 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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