FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF (DFII) Dividend History
DFII latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 19.57%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.70paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2025paying since
DFII dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $270
- Each payment
- $22
- Value of the shares
- $1,379
- Yield
- 19.57%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.70 per share, before tax.
DFII distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 18 payments).
DFII distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $2.09 | — | — | 10 |
| 2025partial | $2.77 | — | 15.51% | 8 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
DFII yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $22.67 | 11.90% | $2.70 | 11.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
DFII yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFII | FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF | 17.98% | — |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
DFII distribution history
18 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-02 | $0.2150 | +6.4% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-02 | $0.2020 | +13.5% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-04 | $0.1780 | +5.3% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-02 | $0.1690 | −18.7% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-02 | $0.2080 | −2.8% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-04 | $0.2140 | +10.3% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-02 | $0.1940 | −3.0% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-03 | $0.2000 | −19.7% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-03 | $0.2490 | −5.3% |
| 2026-01-02 | 2026-01-02 | 2026-01-05 | $0.2630 | −4.7% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-02 | $0.2760 | −16.4% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-04 | $0.3300 | −9.8% |
Show all 18 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-02 | $0.3660 | −1.6% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-03 | $0.3720 | −4.4% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-04 | $0.3890 | +8.1% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-02 | $0.3600 | −1.6% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-03 | $0.3660 | +18.4% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-02 | $0.3090 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
DFII dividend overview
FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF pays monthly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.70 per share, a yield of 19.57% at the latest close of $13.79.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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DFII dividends FAQ
Does DFII pay a dividend?
Yes. DFII pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.2150 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 2, 2026.
What is the DFII dividend yield?
DFII paid $2.70 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 19.57% at the latest close of $13.79.
When is the next DFII dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 1, 2026.
How often does DFII pay dividends?
DFII pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of DFII pay?
100 shares of DFII would have paid about $270 over the past 12 months, before tax.