RDVY Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.152 | $15.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.152 | $15.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.152 | $15.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.152 | $15.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RDVY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.608 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RDVY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,974 | $155,329 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,869 | $776,645 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 19,737 | $1,553,289 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.77%. $10,000 in RDVY would currently pay about $77 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RDVY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.152 | +3.4% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.147 | -18.8% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.181 | -9.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.20 | +34.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.149 | -12.9% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.171 | -32.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.254 | -14.2% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.296 | +55.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.191 | -27.1% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.262 | +17.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.224 | -34.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.342 | +52.7% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.224 | -25.8% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.302 | +43.1% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.211 | -43.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.376 | +72.5% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.218 | -1.8% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.222 | +44.2% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.154 | -9.9% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.171 | +30.5% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.131 | +9.2% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.12 | +2.6% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.117 | -44.5% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.211 | +64.8% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.128 | -22.4% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.165 | +52.8% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.108 | -42.6% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.188 | +48.0% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.127 | -4.5% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.133 | +22.0% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.109 | -32.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.162 | +97.6% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.082 | -17.2% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.099 | -2.9% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.102 | -7.3% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.11 | +25.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.088 | -17.0% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.106 | +51.4% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.07 | -18.6% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.086 | +8.9% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.079 | -43.6% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.14 | -31.5% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.2045 | +7.6% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.19 | +118.4% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.087 | -17.9% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.106 | +76.7% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.06 | -56.5% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.138 | +36.6% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.101 | -28.9% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.142 | +294.4% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.036 | — |
Payout risk check
RDVY's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 72/100).
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 Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stock and depositary receipts that comprise the index. According to the index Provider, the index measures the performance of a selection of securities that have increased their dividend value over the previous three year and five-year annual periods. The index is comprised of four Sub-Portfolios.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Mar 25, 2014. 51 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RDVY distribution FAQ
When is RDVY's next ex-distribution date?
RDVY's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.152 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does RDVY pay distributions?
RDVY pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.152 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is RDVY's distribution yield?
RDVY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.86%, based on $0.68 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $78.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.608 per share, is 0.77%.
How much does RDVY pay per share?
RDVY pays about $0.152 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.608 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.80 a year.
Has RDVY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.3% a year (-21.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, RDVY'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 RDVY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.77%, you would need about 1,974 shares of RDVY (roughly $155,329 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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