# First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) — Dividends

MISL · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.03 |
| Forward yield | 0.07% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

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](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-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](/instructions/learning/dividend-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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.11 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.14 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.02 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.03 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.04 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.10 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.02 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.03 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.01 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 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 $41.42. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has MISL been raising its distribution?

Yes — First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF has increased its distribution for 1 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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