First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF
MISL

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) dividend history and yield

Dividend summary

Frequency
Quarterly

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF is listed as a quarterly payer. Its most recent distribution was $0.03 per share, with an ex-date of March 26, 2026 and a pay date of March 31, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.03 per share, a yield of 0.07% at a share price of $42.57.

The record is irregular. The history shown starts in December 2022. In 2023 and 2024 there were four distributions each, with ex-dates in March, June, September and December. Most were small, between $0.01 and $0.04, while the December one was larger: $0.10 in 2023 and $0.14 in 2024. Calendar-year totals were $0.16 in 2023 and $0.23 in 2024. The source counts a growth streak of one year.

In 2025, ex-dates are listed for March, June and September, at $0.04, $0.03 and $0.11, adding up to $0.18. No December 2025 ex-date is listed. Since then, only the March 2026 payment appears, with no ex-dates in June or September 2026, which leaves the trailing twelve-month total at $0.03. With these gaps, the table does not show a regular schedule for the next distribution.

Dividend per share by year

2024
$0.23
2023
$0.16

Dividend history

DeclaredEx-dividend datePay dateAmount
Mar 25, 2026Mar 26, 2026Mar 31, 2026$0.03
Sep 24, 2025Sep 25, 2025Sep 30, 2025$0.11
Jun 25, 2025Jun 26, 2025Jun 30, 2025$0.03
Mar 26, 2025Mar 27, 2025Mar 31, 2025$0.04
Dec 12, 2024Dec 13, 2024Dec 31, 2024$0.14
Sep 25, 2024Sep 26, 2024Sep 30, 2024$0.02
Jun 26, 2024Jun 27, 2024Jun 28, 2024$0.03
Mar 20, 2024Mar 21, 2024Mar 28, 2024$0.04
Dec 21, 2023Dec 22, 2023Dec 29, 2023$0.10
Sep 21, 2023Sep 22, 2023Sep 29, 2023$0.02
Jun 26, 2023Jun 27, 2023Jun 30, 2023$0.03
Mar 23, 2023Mar 24, 2023Mar 31, 2023$0.01
Dec 22, 2022Dec 23, 2022Dec 30, 2022$0.02

Frequently asked questions

  • Does First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) pay a distribution?

    Yes. First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.03 per share.

  • What is MISL's distribution yield?

    First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF paid $0.03 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.07% at the last price of $42.16. Click here to learn more

  • When is MISL's most recent ex-distribution date?

    First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Mar 26, 2026, payable on Mar 31, 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

  • Has MISL been raising its distribution?

    Yes — First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF has increased its distribution for 1 consecutive calendar years.

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.

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