XIJN Distribution History & Yield

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June · Cboe US

ETF Defined Outcome Monthly payer Covered callHigh yield
$30.78
-0.12% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
6.93%
$2.134/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
6.93%
$2.134/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.134
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1778
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026 Estimated
in 22 days
Next pay date
Oct 15, 2026
in 36 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 1, 2026
$0.172 per share
Expense ratio
0.85%
AUM 52.6M
Consistency
98/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
2.1
since Aug 1, 2024
1y total return
+6.0%
price -0.9% + distributions 6.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) Oct 15, 2026 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) May 13, 2027 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.1778 $17.78 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XIJN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.134 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 26 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 26 payments per share from Aug 1, 2024 to Sep 1, 2026; most recent $0.172$0.00$0.10$0.20Aug 1, 2024: $0.166Aug '24Sep 3, 2024: $0.166Oct 1, 2024: $0.166Nov 1, 2024: $0.166Dec 2, 2024: $0.166Dec '24Jan 2, 2025: $0.166Feb 3, 2025: $0.166Mar 3, 2025: $0.166Apr 1, 2025: $0.166Apr '25May 1, 2025: $0.166Jun 2, 2025: $0.166Jun 20, 2025: $0.166Aug 1, 2025: $0.179Aug '25Sep 2, 2025: $0.179Oct 1, 2025: $0.179Nov 3, 2025: $0.179Dec 1, 2025: $0.179Dec '25Jan 2, 2026: $0.179Feb 2, 2026: $0.179Mar 2, 2026: $0.179Apr 1, 2026: $0.179Apr '26May 1, 2026: $0.179Jun 1, 2026: $0.179Jun 18, 2026: $0.179Aug 3, 2026: $0.172Aug '26Sep 1, 2026: $0.172

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2024 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.25$2.502024: $0.83$0.8320242025: $2.057$2.05720252026 (YTD): $1.597$1.5972026 YTD

How much XIJN do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month563$17,308$1,200
$500 / month2,812$86,539$6,000
$1,000 / month5,624$173,078$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 6.93%. $10,000 in XIJN would currently pay about $693 a year ($58 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

XIJN distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 1, 2026 $0.172 +0.0%
Aug 3, 2026 $0.172 -3.9%
Jun 18, 2026 $0.179 +0.0%
Jun 1, 2026 $0.179 +0.0%
May 1, 2026 $0.179 +0.0%
Apr 1, 2026 $0.179 +0.0%
Mar 2, 2026 $0.179 +0.0%
Feb 2, 2026 $0.179 +0.0%
Jan 2, 2026 $0.179 +0.0%
Dec 1, 2025 $0.179 +0.0%
Nov 3, 2025 $0.179 +0.0%
Oct 1, 2025 $0.179 +0.0%
Sep 2, 2025 $0.179 +0.0%
Aug 1, 2025 $0.179 +7.8%
Jun 20, 2025 $0.166 +0.0%
Jun 2, 2025 $0.166 +0.0%
May 1, 2025 $0.166 +0.0%
Apr 1, 2025 $0.166 +0.0%
Mar 3, 2025 $0.166 +0.0%
Feb 3, 2025 $0.166 +0.0%
Jan 2, 2025 $0.166 +0.0%
Dec 2, 2024 $0.166 +0.0%
Nov 1, 2024 $0.166 +0.0%
Oct 1, 2024 $0.166 +0.0%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

XIJN's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).

Its share price moved -0.9% over the past year.

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About FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June

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 fund is non-diversified.

Fund family: First Trust. Category: Defined Outcome. First distribution on our records: Aug 1, 2024. 26 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

XIJN distribution FAQ

When is XIJN's next ex-distribution date?

XIJN's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1778 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.

How often does XIJN pay distributions?

XIJN pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.172 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.

What is XIJN's distribution yield?

XIJN's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.93%, based on $2.134 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.134 per share, is 6.93%.

How much does XIJN pay per share?

XIJN pays about $0.1778 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.134 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $213.40 a year.

Has XIJN grown or cut its distribution?

XIJN has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +5.7%.

How many shares of XIJN do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 6.93%, you would need about 563 shares of XIJN (roughly $17,308 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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