# First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF (RND) — Dividends

RND · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.00 |
| Forward yield | 0.00% |
| Growth streak | — |

First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF is a fund that operates with an annual distribution frequency. As of October 8, 2026, the fund reports a trailing twelve-month distribution total of $0 per share at a share price of $34.2802. The recorded distribution growth streak for the fund currently stands at 0 years.

The complete logged payment history for First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF contains a single distribution event. On the [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of December 13, 2024, the fund logged a distribution of $0.011 per share. This amount was subsequently paid out to eligible shareholders on December 31, 2024. For the full 2024 calendar year, total distributions per share amounted to $0.011. No subsequent payments have been logged in the history following that December 2024 distribution.

Because only one payment is listed in the history, the fund displays a short distribution record rather than a multi-year payout history. If First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF maintains its designated annual distribution schedule going forward, the next distribution would fall in December.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.01 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF (RND) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF pays a annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.01 per share.

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

First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Dec 13, 2024, payable on Dec 31, 2024.

### 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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