XISE Distribution History & Yield

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – September · Cboe US

ETF Defined Outcome Monthly payer Covered callHigh yield
$30.35
-0.13% today
as of Oct 21, 2026
TTM yield
6.01%
$1.824/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
6.01%
$1.824/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.824
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.152
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Nov 17, 2026 Estimated
in 23 days
Next pay date
Dec 1, 2026
in 37 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 18, 2026
$0.152 per share
Expense ratio
0.85%
AUM 32.5M
Consistency
100/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
3.0
since Nov 1, 2023
1y total return
+6.5%
price +0.4% + distributions 6.0%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 (in 23 days) Dec 1, 2026 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 53 days) Dec 31, 2026 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 (in 83 days) Jan 30, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Mon, Feb 15, 2027 (in 113 days) Mar 1, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 143 days) Mar 31, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Fri, Apr 16, 2027 (in 173 days) Apr 30, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Sun, May 16, 2027 (in 203 days) May 30, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) Jun 29, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Thu, Jul 15, 2027 (in 263 days) Jul 29, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Sat, Aug 14, 2027 (in 293 days) Aug 28, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Mon, Sep 13, 2027 (in 323 days) Sep 27, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated
Wed, Oct 13, 2027 (in 353 days) Oct 27, 2027 $0.152 $15.20 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XISE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.824 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 36 payments per share from Nov 1, 2023 to Sep 18, 2026; most recent $0.152$0.00$0.10$0.20Nov 1, 2023: $0.184Nov '23Dec 1, 2023: $0.184Jan 2, 2024: $0.184Feb 1, 2024: $0.184Mar 1, 2024: $0.184Apr 1, 2024: $0.184Apr '24May 1, 2024: $0.184Jun 3, 2024: $0.184Jul 1, 2024: $0.184Aug 1, 2024: $0.184Sep 3, 2024: $0.184Sep '24Sep 20, 2024: $0.184Nov 1, 2024: $0.146Dec 2, 2024: $0.146Jan 2, 2025: $0.146Feb 3, 2025: $0.146Feb '25Mar 3, 2025: $0.146Apr 1, 2025: $0.146May 1, 2025: $0.146Jun 2, 2025: $0.146Jul 1, 2025: $0.146Jul '25Aug 1, 2025: $0.146Sep 2, 2025: $0.146Sep 19, 2025: $0.146Nov 3, 2025: $0.152Dec 1, 2025: $0.152Dec '25Jan 2, 2026: $0.152Feb 2, 2026: $0.152Mar 2, 2026: $0.152Apr 1, 2026: $0.152May 1, 2026: $0.152May '26Jun 1, 2026: $0.152Jul 1, 2026: $0.152Aug 3, 2026: $0.152Sep 1, 2026: $0.152Sep 18, 2026: $0.152Sep '26

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2023 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.25$2.502023: $0.368$0.36820232024: $2.132$2.13220242025: $1.764$1.76420252026 (YTD): $1.52$1.522026 YTD

How much XISE do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month658$19,967$1,200
$500 / month3,290$99,836$6,000
$1,000 / month6,579$199,671$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 6.01%. $10,000 in XISE would currently pay about $601 a year ($50 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

XISE distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 18, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
Sep 1, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
Aug 3, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
Jul 1, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
Jun 1, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
May 1, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
Apr 1, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
Mar 2, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
Feb 2, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
Jan 2, 2026 — $0.152 +0.0%
Dec 1, 2025 — $0.152 +0.0%
Nov 3, 2025 — $0.152 +4.1%
Sep 19, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
Sep 2, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
Aug 1, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
Jul 1, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
Jun 2, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
May 1, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
Apr 1, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
Mar 3, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
Feb 3, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
Jan 2, 2025 — $0.146 +0.0%
Dec 2, 2024 — $0.146 +0.0%
Nov 1, 2024 — $0.146 -20.7%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

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

Its share price moved +0.4% 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 FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – September

Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange® 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: Nov 1, 2023. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

XISE distribution FAQ

When is XISE's next ex-distribution date?

XISE's next ex-distribution date is Nov 17, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.152 per share, expected on Dec 1, 2026.

How often does XISE pay distributions?

XISE pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.152 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.

What is XISE's distribution yield?

XISE's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.01%, based on $1.824 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.35. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.824 per share, is 6.01%.

How much does XISE pay per share?

XISE pays about $0.152 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.824 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $182.40 a year.

Has XISE grown or cut its distribution?

XISE has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +4.1%.

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

At the current forward yield of 6.01%, you would need about 658 shares of XISE (roughly $19,967 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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