RCTR Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power 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 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RCTR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.232 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 4 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RCTR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 5,173 | $155,928 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 25,863 | $779,638 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 51,725 | $1,559,276 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.77%. $10,000 in RCTR would currently pay about $77 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RCTR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.058 | -12.1% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.066 | +144.4% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.027 | -76.7% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.116 | — |
Payout risk check
RCTR's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 52/100).
Its share price moved -8.1% 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 Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index is developed, maintained and sponsored by Bloomberg Index Services Limited. According to the index provider, the index is constructed to track the performance of companies that are exposed to nuclear power utilizing data from Bloomberg Intelligence. All companies comprising the index belong to the "Nuclear Power ecosystem," as defined by BI. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Miscellaneous Sector. First distribution on our records: Dec 12, 2025. 4 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RCTR distribution FAQ
When is RCTR's next ex-distribution date?
RCTR'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 $0.058 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does RCTR pay distributions?
RCTR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.058 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is RCTR's distribution yield?
RCTR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.89%, based on $0.267 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.15. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.232 per share, is 0.77%.
How much does RCTR pay per share?
RCTR pays about $0.058 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.232 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $23.20 a year.
Has RCTR grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, RCTR'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 RCTR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.77%, you would need about 5,173 shares of RCTR (roughly $155,928 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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