First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II (FTHF) Dividend History
FTHF latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 3.37%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.52paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2023paying since
FTHF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $152
- Each payment
- $38
- Value of the shares
- $4,516
- Yield
- 3.37%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.52 per share, before tax.
FTHF distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FTHF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 12 payments).
FTHF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.5650 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.45 | +106.7% | 4.39% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.7030 | +485.8% | 3.35% | 4 |
| 2023partial | $0.1200 | — | 0.51% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FTHF yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $31.13 | 4.89% | $1.52 | 4.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FTHF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTHF | First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II | 2.09% | 0.75% |
| 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.
FTHF distribution history
12 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.2310 | −13.8% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.2680 | +306.1% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0660 | −93.1% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.9560 | +364.1% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.2060 | −20.5% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.2590 | +709.4% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.0320 | −85.7% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.2230 | +1.4% |
Show all 12 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.2200 | +3.8% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.2120 | +341.7% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0480 | −60.0% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.1200 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FTHF dividend overview
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.52 per share, a yield of 3.37% at the latest close of $45.16. In 2025 it paid $1.45 per share, up 106.7% from 2024.
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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FTHF dividends FAQ
Does FTHF pay a dividend?
Yes. FTHF pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2023. The most recent was $0.2310 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the FTHF dividend yield?
FTHF paid $1.52 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.37% at the latest close of $45.16.
When is the next FTHF 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 FTHF pay dividends?
FTHF pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FTHF pay in dividends in 2025?
FTHF paid $1.45 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FTHF pay?
100 shares of FTHF would have paid about $152 over the past 12 months, before tax.