First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) Dividend History
EDOW latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.22%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.57paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2017paying since
- +1.7%5-year growth a year
EDOW dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $57
- Each payment
- $14
- Value of the shares
- $4,636
- Yield
- 1.22%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.57 per share, before tax.
EDOW distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
EDOW distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 37 payments).
EDOW distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.3950 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.5430 | −9.7% | 1.31% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.6010 | −4.6% | 1.66% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.6300 | +14.5% | 1.93% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.5500 | +14.1% | 1.91% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.4820 | −3.4% | 1.52% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.4990 | +1.6% | 1.84% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
EDOW yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $40.36 | 1.40% | $0.57 | 1.4% |
| 3 years ago | $28.50 | 1.98% | $1.74 | 6.1% |
| 5 years ago | $31.22 | 1.81% | $2.86 | 9.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
EDOW yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDOW | First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF | 1.26% | 0.47% |
| 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.
EDOW distribution history
37 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1340 | +3.1% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1300 | −0.8% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1310 | −22.9% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.1700 | +29.8% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.1310 | +22.4% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.1070 | −20.7% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.1350 | −6.9% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.1450 | −7.1% |
Show all 37 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.1560 | +0.6% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.1550 | +6.9% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.1450 | −27.1% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.1990 | +37.2% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | $0.1450 | +2.8% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.1410 | −2.8% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.1450 | +0.7% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.1440 | +2.9% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.1400 | +16.7% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.1200 | −17.8% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.1460 | +5.8% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1380 | +26.6% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.1090 | −9.2% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.1200 | +4.3% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.1150 | +47.4% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.0780 | −48.7% |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-30 | $0.1520 | +20.6% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.1260 | −11.9% |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-31 | $0.1430 | +2.9% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.1390 | −29.8% |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-30 | $0.1980 | +465.7% |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-28 | $0.0350 | −70.6% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-29 | $0.1190 | +35.2% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-31 | $0.0880 | −35.3% |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-28 | $0.1360 | +43.2% |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-29 | $0.0950 | +37.7% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | $0.0690 | −41.0% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-29 | $0.1170 | +134.0% |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-22 | 2017-09-29 | $0.0500 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
EDOW dividend overview
First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.57 per share, a yield of 1.22% at the latest close of $46.36. In 2025 it paid $0.5430 per share, down 9.7% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +1.7% a year.
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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EDOW dividends FAQ
Does EDOW pay a dividend?
Yes. EDOW pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2017. The most recent was $0.1340 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the EDOW dividend yield?
EDOW paid $0.57 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.22% at the latest close of $46.36.
When is the next EDOW dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does EDOW pay dividends?
EDOW pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did EDOW pay in dividends in 2025?
EDOW paid $0.5430 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of EDOW pay?
100 shares of EDOW would have paid about $57 over the past 12 months, before tax.