First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY) Dividend History
RDVY latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.86%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.68paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2014paying since
- +4.8%5-year growth a year
RDVY dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $68
- Each payment
- $17
- Value of the shares
- $7,870
- Yield
- 0.86%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.68 per share, before tax.
RDVY distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
RDVY distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
RDVY distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.4800 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.7740 | −20.5% | 1.11% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.9730 | −9.8% | 1.65% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.08 | +11.2% | 2.09% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.9700 | +80.0% | 2.21% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.5390 | −11.9% | 1.04% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.6120 | +9.9% | 1.53% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
RDVY yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $67.38 | 1.01% | $0.68 | 1.0% |
| 3 years ago | $43.92 | 1.55% | $2.57 | 5.8% |
| 5 years ago | $50.68 | 1.34% | $4.45 | 8.8% |
| 10 years ago | $22.12 | 3.07% | $6.89 | 31.1% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
RDVY yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDVY | First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 0.89% | 0.50% |
| RDVI | FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target… | 4.87% | 0.72% |
| 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.
RDVY distribution history
51 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1520 | +3.4% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1470 | −18.8% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1810 | −9.5% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.2000 | +34.2% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.1490 | −12.9% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.1710 | −32.7% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.2540 | −14.2% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.2960 | +55.0% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.1910 | −27.1% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.2620 | +17.0% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.2240 | −34.5% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.3420 | +52.7% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | $0.2240 | −25.8% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.3020 | +43.1% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.2110 | −43.9% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.3760 | +72.5% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.2180 | −1.8% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.2220 | +44.2% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.1540 | −9.9% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1710 | +30.5% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.1310 | +9.2% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.1200 | +2.6% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.1170 | −44.5% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.2110 | +64.8% |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-30 | $0.1280 | −22.4% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.1650 | +52.8% |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-31 | $0.1080 | −42.6% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.1880 | +48.0% |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-30 | $0.1270 | −4.5% |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-28 | $0.1330 | +22.0% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-29 | $0.1090 | −32.7% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-31 | $0.1620 | +97.6% |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-28 | $0.0820 | −17.2% |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-29 | $0.0990 | −2.9% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | $0.1020 | −7.3% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-29 | $0.1100 | +25.0% |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-22 | 2017-09-29 | $0.0880 | −17.0% |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-30 | $0.1060 | +51.4% |
| 2017-03-23 | 2017-03-27 | 2017-03-31 | $0.0700 | −18.6% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-30 | $0.0860 | +8.9% |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-23 | 2016-09-30 | $0.0790 | −43.6% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-30 | $0.1400 | −31.5% |
| 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | 2016-03-31 | $0.2045 | +7.6% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-31 | $0.1900 | +118.4% |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-30 | $0.0870 | −17.9% |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-26 | 2015-06-30 | $0.1060 | +76.7% |
| 2015-03-25 | 2015-03-27 | 2015-03-31 | $0.0600 | −56.5% |
| 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-26 | 2014-12-31 | $0.1380 | +36.6% |
| 2014-09-23 | 2014-09-25 | 2014-09-30 | $0.1010 | −28.9% |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014-06-26 | 2014-06-30 | $0.1420 | +294.4% |
| 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-27 | 2014-03-31 | $0.0360 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
RDVY dividend overview
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.68 per share, a yield of 0.86% at the latest close of $78.70. In 2025 it paid $0.7740 per share, down 20.5% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +4.8% a year and over ten years +5.7%.
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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RDVY dividends FAQ
Does RDVY pay a dividend?
Yes. RDVY pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2014. The most recent was $0.1520 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the RDVY dividend yield?
RDVY paid $0.68 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.86% at the latest close of $78.70.
When is the next RDVY 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 RDVY pay dividends?
RDVY pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did RDVY pay in dividends in 2025?
RDVY paid $0.7740 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of RDVY pay?
100 shares of RDVY would have paid about $68 over the past 12 months, before tax.