# First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) — Dividends

EDOW · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/edow/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.56 |
| Forward yield | 1.23% |
| Growth streak | — |

First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF pays quarterly distributions to its shareholders. Its most recent distribution had an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026, and was paid on September 30, 2026, at $0.1337 per share. Over the trailing 12 months, the fund distributed a total of $0.5641 per share, which corresponds to a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.27% at a share price of $44.5465. The fund's recorded growth streak is 0 years.

Distribution amounts fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Across all recorded payments, quarterly distributions have ranged from a low of $0.0780 in December 2020 to a high of $0.1992 in December 2023. For complete calendar years, total annual distributions were $0.4996 in 2020, fell to $0.4825 in 2021, rose to $0.5503 in 2022 and $0.6306 in 2023, then declined to $0.6002 in 2024 and $0.5423 in 2025. In 2026, the three distributions through September were $0.1310 in March, $0.1298 in June, and $0.1337 in September.

If the fund maintains its regular quarterly cadence, the next ex-distribution date will occur in December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.13 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.13 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.13 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.17 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.13 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.11 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.15 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.16 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.15 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.14 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.20 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.15 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.14 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.15 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.14 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.14 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.12 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.15 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.14 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.13 per share.

### What is EDOW's distribution yield?

First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF paid $0.56 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.23% at the last price of $46.00. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is EDOW's most recent ex-distribution date?

First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026, payable on Sep 30, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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