SDVD Distribution History & Yield
FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 (in 9 days) | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 (in 37 days) | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 (in 93 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 (in 121 days) | Jan 22, 2027 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 (in 149 days) | Feb 19, 2027 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 (in 177 days) | Mar 19, 2027 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 (in 205 days) | Apr 16, 2027 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 14, 2027 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 289 days) | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 23, 2027 (in 317 days) | Aug 6, 2027 | $0.1557 | $15.57 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SDVD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.0248 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 37 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SDVD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 643 | $14,799 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,211 | $73,997 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,421 | $147,994 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.11%. $10,000 in SDVD would currently pay about $811 a year ($68 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SDVD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.164 | +5.1% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.6% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.155 | -1.9% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.158 | +3.3% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.153 | -5.6% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.162 | +3.8% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +3.3% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.151 | +2.7% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.147 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.147 | -3.9% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.153 | +0.7% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.152 | +2.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.149 | +2.1% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.146 | -2.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.149 | +9.6% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.136 | -7.5% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.147 | -6.4% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.157 | -0.6% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.158 | -1.9% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.161 | -1.2% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.163 | +1.2% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.161 | +2.5% |
Payout risk check
SDVD's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved +6.5% 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 FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying securities and/or investments that provide exposure to dividend-paying securities of small and/or mid-capitalization companies. The fund also seeks a secondary objective of generating capital appreciation. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Sep 22, 2023. 37 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SDVD distribution FAQ
When is SDVD's next ex-distribution date?
SDVD's next ex-distribution date is Sep 18, 2026 (in 9 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1557 per share, expected on Oct 2, 2026.
How often does SDVD pay distributions?
SDVD pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.164 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is SDVD's distribution yield?
SDVD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.77%, based on $2.022 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.05. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.869 per share, is 8.11%.
How much does SDVD pay per share?
SDVD pays about $0.1557 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.869 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $186.90 a year.
Has SDVD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed +10.1%. As a fund, SDVD'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 SDVD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.11%, you would need about 643 shares of SDVD (roughly $14,799 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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