QABA Distribution History & Yield
First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.35 | $35.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.35 | $35.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.35 | $35.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.35 | $35.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QABA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.40 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QABA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 858 | $58,817 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,286 | $294,086 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,572 | $588,171 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.04%. $10,000 in QABA would currently pay about $204 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QABA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.35 | +2.3% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.342 | -30.1% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.489 | +38.9% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.352 | +26.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.278 | -9.4% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.307 | -8.6% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.336 | +21.7% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.276 | -36.4% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.434 | +59.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.273 | -24.2% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.36 | +16.5% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.309 | -8.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.337 | -2.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.346 | +24.5% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.278 | -4.8% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.292 | +7.4% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.272 | +2.6% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.265 | -16.4% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.317 | +30.5% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.243 | +8.0% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.225 | +8.7% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.207 | -27.6% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.286 | +11.3% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.257 | -22.8% |
Payout risk check
QABA's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 82/100).
Its share price moved +17.0% 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 NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of small, mid and large capitalization companies that comprise the community banking industry.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Financial. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2009. 62 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QABA distribution FAQ
When is QABA's next ex-distribution date?
QABA's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.35 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does QABA pay distributions?
QABA pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.35 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is QABA's distribution yield?
QABA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.23%, based on $1.533 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $68.62. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.40 per share, is 2.04%.
How much does QABA pay per share?
QABA pays about $0.35 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.40 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $140.00 a year.
Has QABA grown or cut its distribution?
QABA has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.5% a year (+28.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of QABA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.04%, you would need about 858 shares of QABA (roughly $58,817 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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