# First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) — Dividends

FTXL · NASDAQ · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.17 |
| Forward yield | 0.07% |
| Growth streak | — |

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF pays quarterly distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.04 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of June 25, 2026 and a pay date of June 30, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $0.17 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 0.06% at a share price of $261.75.

The table lists no distribution with a September 2026 ex-date, although one was listed for September in each year from 2021 to 2025. The amounts are small and vary widely. They ranged from $0.01 in March 2026 to $0.19 in December 2022.

Distributions with ex-dates in each calendar year added up to $0.47 in 2022, $0.49 in 2023, $0.47 in 2024 and $0.37 in 2025. That is about 21% lower over three years, and the source shows no growth streak. The two distributions listed for 2026 add up to $0.05. Ex-dates usually fall late in the last month of each quarter, with payment at the month's end, though the 2024 and 2025 December ex-dates came around mid-month. If the quarterly pattern resumes, 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.04 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.01 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.08 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.17 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.10 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.12 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.08 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.17 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.13 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.10 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.09 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.19 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.12 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.10 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.06 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.11 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.06 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.04 per share.

### What is FTXL's distribution yield?

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF paid $0.17 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.07% at the last price of $229.23. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Jun 25, 2026, payable on Jun 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.

Data provided by [AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com).