SDVY Distribution History & Yield
First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.09 | $9.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.09 | $9.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.09 | $9.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.09 | $9.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SDVY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.36 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 35 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SDVY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,334 | $144,767 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 16,667 | $723,833 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 33,334 | $1,447,667 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.83%. $10,000 in SDVY would currently pay about $83 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SDVY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.09 | -8.2% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.098 | -25.2% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.131 | +37.9% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.095 | -19.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.118 | -25.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.158 | -13.2% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.182 | +31.9% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.138 | -8.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.15 | +45.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.103 | -44.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.184 | +87.8% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.098 | -52.9% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.208 | +57.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.132 | -42.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.23 | +67.9% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.137 | -11.6% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.155 | +112.3% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.073 | -41.6% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.125 | +54.3% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.081 | -3.6% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.084 | +104.9% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.041 | -68.7% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.131 | +129.8% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.057 | -35.2% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.088 | +17.3% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.075 | -41.4% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.128 | +109.8% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.061 | -52.0% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.127 | +144.2% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.052 | -49.0% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.102 | +43.7% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.071 | +42.0% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.05 | -3.8% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.052 | -14.8% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.061 | — |
Payout risk check
SDVY's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 75/100).
Its share price moved +14.4% 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 SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of a selection of securities that have increased their dividend value over the previous three year and five year annual periods.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Small Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2017. 35 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SDVY distribution FAQ
When is SDVY's next ex-distribution date?
SDVY's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.09 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does SDVY pay distributions?
SDVY pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.09 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is SDVY's distribution yield?
SDVY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.95%, based on $0.414 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.36 per share, is 0.83%.
How much does SDVY pay per share?
SDVY pays about $0.09 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $36.00 a year.
Has SDVY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.8% a year (-30.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SDVY'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 SDVY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.83%, you would need about 3,334 shares of SDVY (roughly $144,767 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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