ROBT Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 104 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.009 | $0.90 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 20, 2027 (in 284 days) | Jul 4, 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 | $3,928,867 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 333,334 | $19,644,333 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 666,667 | $39,288,666 | $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 | — | $0.009 | -89.3% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.223 Special | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +180.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.03 | -54.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.066 | +500.0% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.011 | -79.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.054 | -20.6% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.068 | +1260.0% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.005 | -84.8% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.033 | -35.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.051 | +292.3% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.013 | +160.0% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.005 | -70.6% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.017 | +54.5% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.011 | -73.2% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.041 | -54.4% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.09 | +2900.0% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.003 | -40.0% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.005 | -58.3% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.012 | -60.0% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.03 | -54.5% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.066 | — |
Payout risk check
ROBT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 25/100).
Its share price moved +16.3% over the past year.
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About First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF
First distribution on our records: Mar 22, 2018. 22 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 104 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 Jan 5, 2027.
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 $58.93. 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 37.8% 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 $3,928,867 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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