# FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (SDVD) — Dividends

SDVD · BATS · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.87 |
| Forward yield | 8.41% |
| Growth streak | — |

FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF pays monthly distributions. Its most recent distribution of $0.1567 per share was declared with an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026, and was paid on September 30, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, the fund distributed a total of $1.8682 per share. At a share price of $21.8599, this corresponds to a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 8.55%.

Because distribution amounts vary each month, calendar-year totals fluctuate. For the complete calendar year of 2024, the fund paid 12 monthly distributions totaling $1.8582 per share. In 2025, total distributions declined by $0.0648 per share, or 3.49%, to $1.7934 across 12 payments. Through the first nine months of 2026, distributions totaled $1.4227 per share. Based on these annual figures, the fund maintains a growth streak of 0 years.

Across its recorded history starting in September 2023, monthly distributions have ranged from a low of $0.1348 per share in October 2023 to a high of $0.2452 per share in September 2023. Recent distributions during 2026 have ranged between $0.1527 and $0.1640 per share. If the monthly distribution pattern holds, the next ex-distribution date will occur in late October 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.16 |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.15 |
| May 21, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.15 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.16 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (SDVD) pay a distribution?

Yes. FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.16 per share.

### What is SDVD's distribution yield?

FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF paid $1.87 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 8.41% at the last price of $22.21. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026, payable on Sep 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.

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