# First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT) — Dividends

ROBT · NASDAQ · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | semi-annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.01 |
| Forward yield | 0.02% |
| Growth streak | — |

First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF pays distributions on a semi-annual schedule. The fund's most recent distribution of $0.0094 per share had an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of June 25, 2026, and was paid on June 30, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, the fund has paid a total of $0.0094 per share, which translates to a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 0.02% at a share price of $59.

Distribution amounts vary significantly from payment to payment. Across full calendar years, total distributions were $0.0856 per share in 2020 across four quarterly payments, $0.0325 per share in 2021 from a single payment, $0.1266 per share in 2022 across three payments, $0.1065 per share in 2023 across three payments, and $0.3074 per share in 2024 across two payments. Single distribution amounts across all recorded payments have ranged from a low of $0.0052 per share in June 2020 to a high of $0.2230 per share in December 2024.

The fund's distribution growth streak stands at 0 years, reflecting annual total fluctuations. Following its stated semi-annual frequency, the fund's next distribution would be expected in late 2026 if the regular distribution schedule continues.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.01 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.22 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.08 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.03 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.07 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.01 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.05 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.07 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.01 |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.03 |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.05 |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.01 |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.01 |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.02 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.01 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.01 per share.

### What is ROBT's distribution yield?

First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF paid $0.01 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.02% at the last price of $58.07. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics 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).