RBLD Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Alerian US NextGen Infrastructure ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.164 | $16.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.164 | $16.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.164 | $16.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.164 | $16.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RBLD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.656 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RBLD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,830 | $157,427 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,147 | $787,134 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 18,293 | $1,574,268 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.76%. $10,000 in RBLD would currently pay about $76 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RBLD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.164 | -0.6% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.165 | -50.2% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.331 | +82.9% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.181 | -20.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.228 | +52.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.15 | -54.4% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.329 | +97.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.167 | -22.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.215 | +35.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.159 | -39.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.263 | +107.1% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.127 | -32.1% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.187 | +114.9% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.087 | -64.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.248 | +138.5% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.104 | -61.3% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.663 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.269 | +96.4% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.137 | -65.0% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.391 | +55.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.251 | +33.5% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.188 | -42.2% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.325 | -50.2% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.653 | +295.8% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.165 | +25.0% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.132 | -78.5% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.614 | +2458.3% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.024 | -80.3% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.122 | +8.0% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.113 | -79.5% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.552 | +3842.9% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.014 | -96.4% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.384 | +380.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.08 | -36.5% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.424 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.126 | +31.2% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.096 | -1.0% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.766 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.097 | +234.5% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.029 | -72.9% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.39 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | — | $0.107 | -27.2% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | — | $0.147 | -69.3% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.479 | +2561.1% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.018 | -90.7% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.193 | +63.6% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.118 | +68.6% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.663 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.07 | +100.0% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.496 Special | — |
| Mar 21, 2012 | — | $0.035 | -80.9% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.183 | +35.6% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.524 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.135 | +77.6% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.444 Special | — |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.076 | -76.5% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.324 | +2845.5% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.011 | — |
Payout risk check
RBLD's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).
Its share price moved +16.7% 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 Alerian US NextGen Infrastructure ETF
First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2008. 58 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RBLD distribution FAQ
When is RBLD's next ex-distribution date?
RBLD'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 $0.164 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does RBLD pay distributions?
RBLD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.164 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is RBLD's distribution yield?
RBLD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.98%, based on $0.841 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $86.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.656 per share, is 0.76%.
How much does RBLD pay per share?
RBLD pays about $0.164 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.656 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $65.60 a year.
Has RBLD grown or cut its distribution?
RBLD has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.3% a year (-3.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of RBLD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.76%, you would need about 1,830 shares of RBLD (roughly $157,427 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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