First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (RCTR) Dividend History
RCTR latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.89%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.27paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2025paying since
RCTR dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $27
- Each payment
- $7
- Value of the shares
- $3,015
- Yield
- 0.89%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.27 per share, before tax.
RCTR distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 4 payments).
RCTR distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.1510 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025partial | $0.1160 | — | 0.36% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
RCTR yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $34.58 | 0.77% | $0.27 | 0.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
RCTR yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCTR | First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF | 0.80% | — |
| 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.
RCTR distribution history
4 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.0580 | −12.1% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.0660 | +144.4% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0270 | −76.7% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.1160 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
RCTR dividend overview
First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.27 per share, a yield of 0.89% at the latest close of $30.15.
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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RCTR dividends FAQ
Does RCTR pay a dividend?
Yes. RCTR pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.0580 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the RCTR dividend yield?
RCTR paid $0.27 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.89% at the latest close of $30.15.
When is the next RCTR 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 RCTR pay dividends?
RCTR pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of RCTR pay?
100 shares of RCTR would have paid about $27 over the past 12 months, before tax.