# First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) — Dividends

SDVY · NASDAQ · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.42 |
| Forward yield | 1.00% |
| Growth streak | — |

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF pays quarterly distributions. The fund's most recent quarterly distribution of $0.1002 per share had an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026, and was paid on September 30, 2026. Over the trailing 12-month period, the ETF distributed $0.4184 per share in total, representing a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.02% at a share price of $41.17.

Distribution amounts fluctuate from payment to payment. Individual quarterly distributions in the recorded history have ranged from a low of $0.0412 per share in March 2021 to a high of $0.2302 per share in December 2022. Across complete calendar years, annual distribution totals were $0.3515 in 2020, $0.3305 in 2021, $0.5947 in 2022, $0.6225 in 2023, $0.5739 in 2024, and $0.5009 in 2025. The fund's distribution growth streak stands at 0 years.

Through September 2026, distributions totaled $0.2879 per share across three quarterly payments, consisting of $0.0976 in March, $0.0901 in June, and $0.1002 in September. If the fund maintains its regular schedule, the next quarterly distribution will likely have an ex-distribution date in late December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.09 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.13 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.18 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.14 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.15 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.10 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.18 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.10 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.21 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.13 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.23 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.14 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.15 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.07 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.12 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.10 per share.

### What is SDVY's distribution yield?

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF paid $0.42 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.00% at the last price of $41.66. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers 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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