XPND Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (in 67 days) | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.004 | $0.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, Apr 10, 2027 (in 166 days) | Apr 24, 2027 | $0.004 | $0.40 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (in 265 days) | Aug 1, 2027 | $0.004 | $0.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Oct 25, 2027 (in 364 days) | Nov 8, 2027 | $0.004 | $0.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XPND's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.016 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 16 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XPND do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 75,000 | $2,845,800 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 375,000 | $14,229,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 750,000 | $28,458,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.04%. $10,000 in XPND would currently pay about $4 a year ($0 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XPND distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.004 | -50.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.008 | -20.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.01 | -23.1% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.013 | -13.3% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.015 | +150.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.031 Special | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.006 | -40.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.01 | -9.1% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.011 | -47.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.021 | -19.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.026 | +73.3% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.015 | +150.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.006 | -14.3% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.007 | +133.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.003 | +50.0% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.002 | — |
Payout risk check
XPND's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 49/100).
Its share price moved +4.6% 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 Expanded Technology ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of companies identified by it’s investment advisor as either information technology companies or financial companies and communication services companies whose operations are principally derived from and/or dependent upon technology ( “Expanded Technology Companies” ). The fund’s investments will be concentrated (i.e., invest more than 25% of fund assets) in the industries or group of industries comprising the information technology sector. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Technology. First distribution on our records: Sep 23, 2021. 16 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XPND distribution FAQ
When is XPND's next ex-distribution date?
XPND's next ex-distribution date is Jan 1, 2027 (in 67 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.004 per share, expected on Jan 15, 2027.
How often does XPND pay distributions?
XPND pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.004 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is XPND's distribution yield?
XPND's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.09%, based on $0.035 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $37.94. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.016 per share, is 0.04%.
How much does XPND pay per share?
XPND pays about $0.004 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.016 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $1.60 a year.
Has XPND grown or cut its distribution?
XPND has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -15.5% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of XPND do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.04%, you would need about 75,000 shares of XPND (roughly $2,845,800 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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