XIDE Distribution History & Yield
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XIDE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.054 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XIDE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 633 | $19,193 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,165 | $95,965 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,330 | $191,930 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.25%. $10,000 in XIDE would currently pay about $625 a year ($52 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XIDE distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.156 | -4.9% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.164 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.164 | -2.4% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.168 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.168 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.168 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
XIDE's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved -0.2% 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 U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange® Options (“FLEX Options”) that reference the price performance of the underlying ETF and short-term (one year or less) U.S. treasury securities. The adviser uses FLEX Options to employ a “target outcome strategy.” The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Defined Outcome. First distribution on our records: Feb 1, 2024. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XIDE distribution FAQ
When is XIDE's next ex-distribution date?
XIDE's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.158 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does XIDE pay distributions?
XIDE pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.156 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is XIDE's distribution yield?
XIDE's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.25%, based on $1.896 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.33. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.896 per share, is 6.25%.
How much does XIDE pay per share?
XIDE pays about $0.158 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.896 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $189.60 a year.
Has XIDE grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -4.2%. As a fund, XIDE'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 XIDE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.25%, you would need about 633 shares of XIDE (roughly $19,193 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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