RFDI Distribution History & Yield
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $1.07 | $107.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $1.07 | $107.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $1.07 | $107.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $1.07 | $107.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RFDI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.28 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RFDI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 281 | $26,037 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,402 | $130,187 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,804 | $260,375 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.61%. $10,000 in RFDI would currently pay about $461 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RFDI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $1.07 | +206.6% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.349 | -65.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.996 | +158.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.385 | -64.9% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $1.098 | +267.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.299 | -74.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $1.151 | +52.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.757 | -27.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $1.037 | +303.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.257 | +63.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.157 | -6.5% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.168 | -85.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $1.16 | +114.4% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.541 | -37.6% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.867 | -11.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.974 | +252.9% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.276 | -79.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $1.316 | +282.6% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.344 | -27.4% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.474 | +117.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.218 | +55.7% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.14 | -20.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.177 | -54.8% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.392 | +154.5% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.154 | -60.1% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.386 | +105.3% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.188 | -79.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.928 | +608.4% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.131 | -45.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.239 | +55.2% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.154 | -81.8% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.844 | +817.4% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.092 | -75.1% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.37 | +259.2% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.103 | -80.3% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.523 | +989.6% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.048 | -82.4% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.272 | +73.2% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.157 | -71.2% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.545 | — |
Payout risk check
RFDI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 40/100).
Its share price moved +22.5% 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 RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF
First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2016. 40 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RFDI distribution FAQ
When is RFDI's next ex-distribution date?
RFDI'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 $1.07 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does RFDI pay distributions?
RFDI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.07 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is RFDI's distribution yield?
RFDI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.02%, based on $2.80 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $92.87. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.28 per share, is 4.61%.
How much does RFDI pay per share?
RFDI pays about $1.07 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.28 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $428.00 a year.
Has RFDI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 22.6% a year (-15.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, RFDI'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 RFDI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.61%, you would need about 281 shares of RFDI (roughly $26,037 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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