RBLD Distribution History & Yield

First Trust Alerian U.S. NextGen Infrastructure ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Miscellaneous Sector Quarterly payer
$83.38
+0.08% today
as of Oct 25, 2026
TTM yield
1.06%
$0.88/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
1.06%
$0.88/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.88
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.22
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Dec 24, 2026 Estimated
in 59 days
Next pay date
Jan 7, 2027
in 73 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 24, 2026
$0.22 per share
Expense ratio
0.65%
AUM 41.2M
Consistency
72/100
variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+2.5%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
3 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
17.8
since Dec 23, 2008
1y total return
+11.6%
price +10.4% + distributions 1.2%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) Jan 7, 2027 $0.22 $22.00 Estimated
Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) Apr 8, 2027 $0.22 $22.00 Estimated
Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) Jul 8, 2027 $0.22 $22.00 Estimated
Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) Oct 7, 2027 $0.22 $22.00 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 $0.88 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Dec 23, 2015 to Sep 24, 2026; most recent $0.22$0.00$0.50$1.00Dec 23, 2015: $0.097Dec '15Jun 22, 2016: $0.766 (special)Sep 21, 2016: $0.096Dec 21, 2016: $0.126Jun 22, 2017: $0.424 (special)Sep 21, 2017: $0.08Sep '17Dec 21, 2017: $0.384Mar 22, 2018: $0.014Jun 21, 2018: $0.552Sep 14, 2018: $0.113Dec 18, 2018: $0.122Dec '18Mar 21, 2019: $0.024Jun 14, 2019: $0.614Sep 25, 2019: $0.132Dec 13, 2019: $0.165Mar 26, 2020: $0.653Mar '20Jun 25, 2020: $0.325Sep 24, 2020: $0.188Dec 24, 2020: $0.251Jun 24, 2021: $0.391Sep 23, 2021: $0.137Sep '21Dec 23, 2021: $0.269Jun 24, 2022: $0.663 (special)Sep 23, 2022: $0.104Dec 23, 2022: $0.248Mar 24, 2023: $0.087Mar '23Jun 27, 2023: $0.187Sep 22, 2023: $0.127Dec 22, 2023: $0.263Mar 21, 2024: $0.159Jun 27, 2024: $0.215Jun '24Sep 26, 2024: $0.167Dec 13, 2024: $0.329Mar 27, 2025: $0.15Jun 26, 2025: $0.228Sep 25, 2025: $0.181Sep '25Dec 12, 2025: $0.331Mar 26, 2026: $0.165Jun 25, 2026: $0.164Sep 24, 2026: $0.22

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.75$1.502017: $0.464$0.46420172018: $0.801$0.80120182019: $0.935$0.93520192020: $1.417$1.41720202021: $0.797$0.79720212022: $0.352$0.35220222023: $0.664$0.66420232024: $0.87$0.8720242025: $0.89$0.8920252026 (YTD): $0.549$0.5492026 YTD

How much RBLD do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,364$113,700$1,200
$500 / month6,819$568,500$6,000
$1,000 / month13,637$1,137,000$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 1.06%. $10,000 in RBLD would currently pay about $106 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

RBLD distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 24, 2026 — $0.22 +34.1%
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

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

RBLD's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 72/100).

Its share price moved +10.4% 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 Alerian U.S. NextGen Infrastructure ETF

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets in the common stocks and real estate investment trusts (“ REITs ”) that comprise the index. The index seeks to provide exposure to U.S. infrastructure companies with securities listed on recognized U.S. securities exchanges that build, operate and own infrastructure assets.

Fund family: First Trust. Category: Miscellaneous Sector. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2008. 59 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 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 $0.22 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.

How often does RBLD pay distributions?

RBLD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.22 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.

What is RBLD's distribution yield?

RBLD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.06%, based on $0.88 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $83.38. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.88 per share, is 1.06%.

How much does RBLD pay per share?

RBLD pays about $0.22 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.88 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $88.00 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 2.5% a year (-0.9% 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 1.06%, you would need about 1,364 shares of RBLD (roughly $113,700 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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