RDVY Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 16 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.147 | $14.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 107 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.147 | $14.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 198 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.147 | $14.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 289 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.147 | $14.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RDVY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.588 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RDVY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,041 | $165,612 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,205 | $828,061 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,409 | $1,656,122 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.72%. $10,000 in RDVY would currently pay about $72 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RDVY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.147 | -18.8% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.181 | -9.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.20 | +34.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.149 | -12.9% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.171 | -32.7% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.254 | -14.2% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.296 | +55.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.191 | -27.1% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.262 | +17.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.224 | -34.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.342 | +52.7% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.224 | -25.8% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.302 | +43.1% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.211 | -43.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.376 | +72.5% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.218 | -1.8% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.222 | +44.2% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.154 | -9.9% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.171 | +30.5% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.131 | +9.2% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.12 | +2.6% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.117 | -44.5% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.211 | +64.8% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.128 | -22.4% |
Payout risk check
RDVY's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 74/100).
Its share price moved +23.4% 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 Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stock and depositary receipts that comprise the index. According to the index Provider, the index measures the performance of a selection of securities that have increased their dividend value over the previous three year and five-year annual periods. The index is comprised of four Sub-Portfolios.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Mar 25, 2014. 50 payments tracked.
RDVY distribution FAQ
When is RDVY's next ex-distribution date?
RDVY's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 16 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.147 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does RDVY pay distributions?
RDVY pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.147 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is RDVY's distribution yield?
RDVY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.83%, based on $0.677 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $81.15. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.588 per share, is 0.72%.
How much does RDVY pay per share?
RDVY pays about $0.147 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.588 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $58.80 a year.
Has RDVY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.3% a year (-25.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, RDVY'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 RDVY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.72%, you would need about 2,041 shares of RDVY (roughly $165,612 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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