# Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD) — Dividends

FTSD · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $3.95 |
| Forward yield | 4.43% |
| Growth streak | — |

Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF pays distributions on a monthly schedule. The most recent monthly distribution of $0.3304 per share had an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of October 1, 2026, and was paid on October 6, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, the fund paid a total of $3.9466 per share. At a share price of $88.62, this corresponds to a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 4.45%.

Distribution amounts vary from month to month. During 2026, individual monthly payments ranged between $0.2965 per share in September and $0.3386 per share in May. Looking at complete calendar years, total annual distributions were $1.48 per share in 2020, $0.87 in 2021, $1.55 in 2022, $3.41 in 2023, $4.28 in 2024, and $4.25 in 2025. The fund's distribution growth streak stands at 0 years. Across the recorded history, payments have ranged from a low of $0.0549 per share in May 2021 to a high of $0.4116 per share in December 2025.

If the monthly schedule continues, the next distribution will have an ex-distribution date in early November 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.30 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.34 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.30 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.32 |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.34 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.30 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.30 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.41 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.29 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.39 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.34 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.33 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.39 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.32 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.35 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.37 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.34 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.31 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD) pay a distribution?

Yes. Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.33 per share.

### What is FTSD's distribution yield?

Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF paid $3.95 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 4.43% at the last price of $89.09. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026, payable on Oct 6, 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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