RDVI Distribution History & Yield

FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF · Cboe US

ETF Derivative Income Monthly payer Covered callHigh yield
$28.20
-0.07% today
as of Oct 20, 2026
TTM yield
8.18%
$2.306/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
8.18%
$2.306/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.306
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1922
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 24, 2026 Estimated
yesterday
Next pay date
Nov 7, 2026
in 13 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 24, 2026
$0.20 per share
Expense ratio
0.75%
AUM 3.7B
Consistency
95/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
3 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
3.9
since Nov 22, 2022
1y total return
+18.0%
price +9.1% + distributions 8.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days) Dec 7, 2026 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) Jan 6, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Fri, Jan 22, 2027 (in 89 days) Feb 5, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Sun, Feb 21, 2027 (in 119 days) Mar 7, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) Apr 6, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Thu, Apr 22, 2027 (in 179 days) May 6, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Sat, May 22, 2027 (in 209 days) Jun 5, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) Jul 5, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 269 days) Aug 4, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 299 days) Sep 3, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) Oct 3, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated
Tue, Oct 19, 2027 (in 359 days) Nov 2, 2027 $0.1922 $19.22 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RDVI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.306 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jun 27, 2023 to Sep 24, 2026; most recent $0.20$0.00$0.125$0.25Jun 27, 2023: $0.16Jun '23Jul 21, 2023: $0.167Aug 22, 2023: $0.162Sep 22, 2023: $0.16Oct 24, 2023: $0.154Nov 21, 2023: $0.156Nov '23Dec 22, 2023: $0.17Jan 23, 2024: $0.163Feb 21, 2024: $0.167Mar 21, 2024: $0.173Apr 23, 2024: $0.169Apr '24May 21, 2024: $0.174Jun 27, 2024: $0.171Jul 23, 2024: $0.176Aug 21, 2024: $0.174Sep 26, 2024: $0.177Sep '24Oct 22, 2024: $0.181Nov 21, 2024: $0.183Dec 13, 2024: $0.181Jan 22, 2025: $0.181Feb 21, 2025: $0.183Feb '25Mar 27, 2025: $0.174Apr 22, 2025: $0.161May 21, 2025: $0.176Jun 26, 2025: $0.174Jul 22, 2025: $0.176Jul '25Aug 21, 2025: $0.179Sep 25, 2025: $0.183Oct 21, 2025: $0.179Nov 21, 2025: $0.178Dec 12, 2025: $0.184Dec '25Jan 21, 2026: $0.193Feb 20, 2026: $0.192Mar 26, 2026: $0.184Apr 21, 2026: $0.191May 21, 2026: $0.189May '26Jun 25, 2026: $0.204Jul 21, 2026: $0.204Aug 21, 2026: $0.208Sep 24, 2026: $0.20

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2022 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.25$2.502022: $0.326$0.32620222023: $1.95$1.9520232024: $2.089$2.08920242025: $2.128$2.12820252026 (YTD): $1.765$1.7652026 YTD

How much RDVI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month521$14,675$1,200
$500 / month2,602$73,374$6,000
$1,000 / month5,204$146,748$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 8.18%. $10,000 in RDVI would currently pay about $818 a year ($68 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

RDVI distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 24, 2026 — $0.20 -3.8%
Aug 21, 2026 — $0.208 +2.0%
Jul 21, 2026 — $0.204 +0.0%
Jun 25, 2026 — $0.204 +7.9%
May 21, 2026 — $0.189 -1.0%
Apr 21, 2026 — $0.191 +3.8%
Mar 26, 2026 — $0.184 -4.2%
Feb 20, 2026 — $0.192 -0.5%
Jan 21, 2026 — $0.193 +4.9%
Dec 12, 2025 — $0.184 +3.4%
Nov 21, 2025 — $0.178 -0.6%
Oct 21, 2025 — $0.179 -2.2%
Sep 25, 2025 — $0.183 +2.2%
Aug 21, 2025 — $0.179 +1.7%
Jul 22, 2025 — $0.176 +1.1%
Jun 26, 2025 — $0.174 -1.1%
May 21, 2025 — $0.176 +9.3%
Apr 22, 2025 — $0.161 -7.5%
Mar 27, 2025 — $0.174 -4.9%
Feb 21, 2025 — $0.183 +1.1%
Jan 22, 2025 — $0.181 +0.0%
Dec 13, 2024 — $0.181 -1.1%
Nov 21, 2024 — $0.183 +1.1%
Oct 22, 2024 — $0.181 +2.3%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

RDVI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).

Its share price moved +9.1% 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 FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying securities and/or investments that provide exposure to dividend-paying securities. In furtherance of its objectives, the adviser seeks to make distributions from stock dividends and option premiums at an annual rate that is approximately 8.0% over the current annual dividend yield of the S&P 500 ® Index. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund family: First Trust. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Nov 22, 2022. 47 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

RDVI distribution FAQ

When is RDVI's next ex-distribution date?

RDVI's next ex-distribution date is Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1922 per share, expected on Dec 7, 2026.

How often does RDVI pay distributions?

RDVI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.20 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.

What is RDVI's distribution yield?

RDVI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.18%, based on $2.306 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.306 per share, is 8.18%.

How much does RDVI pay per share?

RDVI pays about $0.1922 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.306 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $230.60 a year.

Has RDVI grown or cut its distribution?

RDVI has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +8.2%.

How many shares of RDVI do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 8.18%, you would need about 521 shares of RDVI (roughly $14,675 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.

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