First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) Dividend History
FTXG latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.40%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.55paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2016paying since
- +14.4%5-year growth a year
FTXG dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $55
- Each payment
- $14
- Value of the shares
- $2,280
- Yield
- 2.40%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.55 per share, before tax.
FTXG distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FTXG distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
FTXG distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.3520 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.6140 | −3.3% | 2.93% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.6350 | −38.7% | 2.76% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.04 | +154.5% | 4.27% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.4070 | +3.3% | 1.50% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.3940 | +25.9% | 1.52% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.3130 | +12.6% | 1.35% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FTXG yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $21.60 | 2.53% | $0.55 | 2.5% |
| 3 years ago | $21.96 | 2.49% | $1.80 | 8.2% |
| 5 years ago | $25.11 | 2.18% | $3.20 | 12.7% |
| 10 years ago | $20.01 | 2.73% | $4.66 | 23.3% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FTXG yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTXG | First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF | 2.69% | 0.58% |
| 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.
FTXG distribution history
40 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1340 | +3.9% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1290 | +44.9% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0890 | −54.4% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.1950 | +20.4% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.1620 | +0.6% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.1610 | +67.7% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.0960 | −51.3% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.1970 | +20.1% |
Show all 40 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.1640 | −10.4% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.1830 | +101.1% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0910 | −53.8% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.1970 | −70.5% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | $0.6680 | +518.5% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.1080 | +71.4% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.0630 | −56.6% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.1450 | +45.0% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.1000 | +33.3% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.0750 | −13.8% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.0870 | −42.8% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1520 | +46.2% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.1040 | +18.2% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.0880 | +76.0% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.0500 | −52.8% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.1060 | +14.0% |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-30 | $0.0930 | +36.8% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.0680 | +47.8% |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-31 | $0.0460 | −50.0% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.0920 | +67.3% |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-30 | $0.0550 | −34.5% |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-28 | $0.0840 | +78.7% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-29 | $0.0470 | −51.5% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-31 | $0.0970 | +54.0% |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-28 | $0.0630 | +37.0% |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-29 | $0.0460 | +12.2% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | $0.0410 | −65.5% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-29 | $0.1190 | +80.3% |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-22 | 2017-09-29 | $0.0660 | −26.7% |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-30 | $0.0900 | +83.7% |
| 2017-03-23 | 2017-03-27 | 2017-03-31 | $0.0490 | −18.3% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-30 | $0.0600 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FTXG dividend overview
First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.55 per share, a yield of 2.40% at the latest close of $22.80. In 2025 it paid $0.6140 per share, down 3.3% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +14.4% 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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FTXG dividends FAQ
Does FTXG pay a dividend?
Yes. FTXG pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2016. The most recent was $0.1340 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the FTXG dividend yield?
FTXG paid $0.55 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.40% at the latest close of $22.80.
When is the next FTXG 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 FTXG pay dividends?
FTXG pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FTXG pay in dividends in 2025?
FTXG paid $0.6140 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FTXG pay?
100 shares of FTXG would have paid about $55 over the past 12 months, before tax.