# First Trust Water ETF (FIW) — Dividends

FIW · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.79 |
| Forward yield | 0.74% |
| Growth streak | 4 years |

First Trust Water ETF pays quarterly distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.19 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026 and a pay date of September 30, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.79 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 0.75% at a share price of $105.98.

The amount changes from quarter to quarter, although 2026 has been even so far, with three distributions of $0.19 each. In the table, payments ranged from $0.08 in March 2023 and March 2024 to $0.27 in December 2024. Distributions with ex-dates in each calendar year added up to $0.54 in 2022, $0.64 in 2023, $0.71 in 2024 and $0.75 in 2025. That is a rise of about 39% over three years. The source counts a growth streak of four consecutive calendar years.

Ex-dates usually fall in the second half of March, June and September, with payment at the end of the month. The December ex-date has come earlier in recent years, on December 13, 2024 and December 12, 2025, with payment on December 31. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in mid-December 2026 and be paid at the end of the month.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.23 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.17 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.23 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.27 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.15 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.21 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.08 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.20 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.14 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.22 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.08 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.16 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.11 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.18 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.09 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.11 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Water ETF (FIW) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Water ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.19 per share.

### What is FIW's distribution yield?

First Trust Water ETF paid $0.79 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.74% at the last price of $107.17. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

First Trust Water 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)

### Has FIW been raising its distribution?

Yes — First Trust Water ETF has increased its distribution for 4 consecutive calendar years.

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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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