ROBT Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.009 | $0.90 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 20, 2027 (in 237 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.009 | $0.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ROBT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.018 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 22 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ROBT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 66,667 | $3,824,667 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 333,334 | $19,123,333 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 666,667 | $38,246,666 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.03%. $10,000 in ROBT would currently pay about $3 a year ($0 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ROBT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.009 | -89.3% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.223 Special | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.084 | +180.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.03 | -54.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.066 | +500.0% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.011 | -79.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.054 | -20.6% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.068 | +1260.0% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.005 | -84.8% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.033 | -35.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.051 | +292.3% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.013 | +160.0% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.005 | -70.6% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.017 | +54.5% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.011 | -73.2% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.041 | -54.4% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.09 | +2900.0% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.003 | -40.0% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.005 | -58.3% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.012 | -60.0% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.03 | -54.5% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.066 | — |
Payout risk check
ROBT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 25/100).
Its share price moved +8.5% 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 Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of companies engaged in the artificial intelligence ("AI") and robotics segments of the technology, industrial and other economic sectors.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Technology. First distribution on our records: Mar 22, 2018. 22 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ROBT distribution FAQ
When is ROBT's next ex-distribution date?
ROBT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.009 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does ROBT pay distributions?
ROBT pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.009 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is ROBT's distribution yield?
ROBT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.02%, based on $0.009 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $57.37. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.018 per share, is 0.03%.
How much does ROBT pay per share?
ROBT pays about $0.009 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.018 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $1.80 a year.
Has ROBT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 36.0% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, ROBT'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 ROBT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.03%, you would need about 66,667 shares of ROBT (roughly $3,824,667 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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