RFDI Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Active Factor International 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 | $0.682 | $68.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.682 | $68.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.682 | $68.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.682 | $68.20 | 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 $2.728 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 | 440 | $38,820 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,200 | $194,098 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,399 | $388,196 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.09%. $10,000 in RFDI would currently pay about $309 a year ($26 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RFDI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.682 | -36.3% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.07 | +206.6% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.349 | -65.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.996 | +158.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.385 | -64.9% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $1.098 | +267.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.299 | -74.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $1.151 | +52.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.757 | -27.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $1.037 | +303.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.257 | +63.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.157 | -6.5% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.168 | -85.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $1.16 | +114.4% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.541 | -37.6% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.867 | -11.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.974 | +252.9% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.276 | -79.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.316 | +282.6% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.344 | -27.4% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.474 | +117.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.218 | +55.7% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.14 | -20.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.177 | -54.8% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.392 | +154.5% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.154 | -60.1% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.386 | +105.3% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.188 | -79.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.928 | +608.4% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.131 | -45.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.239 | +55.2% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.154 | -81.8% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.844 | +817.4% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.092 | -75.1% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.37 | +259.2% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.103 | -80.3% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.523 | +989.6% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.048 | -82.4% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.272 | +73.2% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.157 | -71.2% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.545 | — |
Payout risk check
RFDI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 47/100).
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 Active Factor International ETF
The fund will seek to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the equity securities of international developed market companies listed and traded on U.S. and non-U.S. exchanges. It will pursue its investment objective by investing in equity securities that may include common stock and depositary receipts (including American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), Canadian Depositary Receipts (“CDRs”) and Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”)).
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Foreign Large Value. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2016. 41 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 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 $0.682 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does RFDI pay distributions?
RFDI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.682 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is RFDI's distribution yield?
RFDI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.51%, based on $3.097 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $88.25. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.728 per share, is 3.09%.
How much does RFDI pay per share?
RFDI pays about $0.682 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.728 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $272.80 a year.
Has RFDI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 21.4% a year (+5.6% 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 3.09%, you would need about 440 shares of RFDI (roughly $38,820 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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