SCIO Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 20, 2026 (in 56 days) | Jan 3, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 (in 86 days) | Feb 2, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 116 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 (in 146 days) | Apr 3, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 (in 176 days) | May 3, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 (in 206 days) | Jun 2, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (in 266 days) | Aug 1, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 296 days) | Aug 31, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 16, 2027 (in 326 days) | Sep 30, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 16, 2027 (in 356 days) | Oct 30, 2027 | $0.0954 | $9.54 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SCIO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.145 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SCIO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,049 | $21,045 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,241 | $105,223 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,481 | $210,445 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.70%. $10,000 in SCIO would currently pay about $570 a year ($48 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SCIO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.095 | -5.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.10 | -4.8% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.105 | -8.7% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.115 | +6.5% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.108 | -65.6% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.314 | +127.5% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +12.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.123 | +17.1% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +5.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +11.1% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | — | $0.09 | — |
Payout risk check
SCIO's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 99/100).
Its share price moved -3.3% 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 Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in structured credit investments. Structured credit investments are created through a securitization process, in which financial assets such as loans and mortgages are packaged into interest-bearing securities backed by those assets and issued to investors. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Multisector Bond. First distribution on our records: Apr 23, 2024. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SCIO distribution FAQ
When is SCIO's next ex-distribution date?
SCIO's next ex-distribution date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0954 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does SCIO pay distributions?
SCIO pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.095 per share with an ex-date of Oct 21, 2026.
What is SCIO's distribution yield?
SCIO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.70%, based on $1.145 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.08. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.145 per share, is 5.70%.
How much does SCIO pay per share?
SCIO pays about $0.0954 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.145 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $114.50 a year.
Has SCIO grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, SCIO'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 SCIO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.70%, you would need about 1,049 shares of SCIO (roughly $21,045 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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