First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (FRI) Dividend History
FRI latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.65%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.80paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2007paying since
- +2.6%5-year growth a year
FRI dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $80
- Each payment
- $20
- Value of the shares
- $3,021
- Yield
- 2.65%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.80 per share, before tax.
FRI distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FRI distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
FRI distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.4660 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.8160 | −10.4% | 2.99% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.9110 | +7.1% | 3.33% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.8510 | +41.1% | 3.24% | 3 |
| 2022 | $0.6030 | +28.0% | 2.51% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.4710 | −34.2% | 1.44% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.7160 | +20.1% | 3.08% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FRI yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $28.36 | 2.82% | $0.80 | 2.8% |
| 3 years ago | $21.73 | 3.68% | $2.47 | 11.4% |
| 5 years ago | $30.34 | 2.64% | $3.89 | 12.8% |
| 10 years ago | $23.24 | 3.44% | $7.17 | 30.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FRI yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRI | First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund | 2.63% | 0.50% |
| BBRE | JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT | 2.86% | 0.11% |
| IYRI | NEOS ETF Trust NEOS Real Estate | 2.73% | 0.66% |
| RWR | SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF | 3.46% | 0.24% |
| SCHH | Schwab U.S. REIT ETF | 3.17% | 0.06% |
| USRT | iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 2.97% | 0.08% |
| IYR | iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF | 2.53% | 0.42% |
| DFAR | DFA Investment Dimensions Group | 2.71% | 0.18% |
| XLRE | The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund | 3.55% | 0.08% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
FRI distribution history
66 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1950 | +9.6% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1780 | +91.4% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0930 | −72.2% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.3340 | +93.1% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.1730 | −9.9% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.1920 | +64.1% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.1170 | −73.1% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.4350 | +343.9% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.0980 | −65.0% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.2800 | +185.7% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0980 | −65.0% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.2800 | −17.6% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.3400 | +47.2% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.2310 | −3.7% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.2400 | +80.5% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.1330 | −4.3% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.1390 | +52.7% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.0910 | −62.4% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.2420 | +303.3% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.0600 | −45.0% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.1090 | +81.7% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.0600 | −77.5% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.2670 | +145.0% |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-30 | $0.1090 | −39.4% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.1800 | +12.5% |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-31 | $0.1600 | −22.3% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.2060 | +14.4% |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-30 | $0.1800 | +81.8% |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-28 | $0.0990 | −10.8% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-29 | $0.1110 | −63.2% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-31 | $0.3020 | +37.9% |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-28 | $0.2190 | +69.8% |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-29 | $0.1290 | +193.2% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | $0.0440 | −85.1% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-29 | $0.2960 | +142.6% |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-22 | 2017-09-29 | $0.1220 | −10.3% |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-30 | $0.1360 | +32.0% |
| 2017-03-23 | 2017-03-27 | 2017-03-31 | $0.1030 | −73.6% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-30 | $0.3900 | +319.4% |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-23 | 2016-09-30 | $0.0930 | −24.4% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-30 | $0.1230 | −16.3% |
| 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | 2016-03-31 | $0.1470 | −38.2% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-31 | $0.2380 | +98.3% |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-30 | $0.1200 | −25.9% |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-26 | 2015-06-30 | $0.1620 | +138.2% |
| 2015-03-25 | 2015-03-27 | 2015-03-31 | $0.0680 | −68.9% |
| 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-26 | 2014-12-31 | $0.2190 | +140.7% |
| 2014-09-23 | 2014-09-25 | 2014-09-30 | $0.0910 | +8.3% |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014-06-26 | 2014-06-30 | $0.0840 | +27.3% |
| 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-27 | 2014-03-31 | $0.0660 | −64.3% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-31 | $0.1850 | +10.8% |
| 2013-09-20 | 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-30 | $0.1670 | +39.2% |
| 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-25 | 2013-06-28 | $0.1200 | +69.0% |
| 2013-03-21 | 2013-03-25 | 2013-03-28 | $0.0710 | −49.6% |
| 2012-12-21 | 2012-12-26 | 2012-12-31 | $0.1410 | +60.2% |
| 2012-09-21 | 2012-09-25 | 2012-09-28 | $0.0880 | −49.7% |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-25 | 2012-06-29 | $0.1750 | +19.9% |
| 2011-12-21 | 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-30 | $0.1460 | −25.1% |
| 2011-06-21 | 2011-06-23 | 2011-06-30 | $0.1950 | −2.0% |
| 2010-12-21 | 2010-12-23 | 2010-12-31 | $0.1990 | +99.0% |
| 2010-06-22 | 2010-06-24 | 2010-06-30 | $0.1000 | −10.7% |
| 2009-12-22 | 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-31 | $0.1120 | −31.3% |
| 2009-06-23 | 2009-06-25 | 2009-06-30 | $0.1630 | +61.4% |
| 2008-12-23 | 2008-12-26 | 2008-12-31 | $0.1010 | −51.9% |
| 2008-06-23 | 2008-06-25 | 2008-06-30 | $0.2100 | −44.0% |
| 2007-12-21 | 2007-12-26 | 2007-12-31 | $0.3750 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FRI dividend overview
First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.80 per share, a yield of 2.65% at the latest close of $30.21. In 2025 it paid $0.8160 per share, down 10.4% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +2.6% a year and over ten years +3.3%.
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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FRI dividends FAQ
Does FRI pay a dividend?
Yes. FRI pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2007. The most recent was $0.1950 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the FRI dividend yield?
FRI paid $0.80 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.65% at the latest close of $30.21.
When is the next FRI 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 FRI pay dividends?
FRI pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FRI pay in dividends in 2025?
FRI paid $0.8160 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FRI pay?
100 shares of FRI would have paid about $80 over the past 12 months, before tax.