FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.90
- Forward yield
- 6.26%
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December is a fund that pays distributions on a monthly basis. Its most recent distribution was $0.1562 per share, with an ex-distribution date of October 1, 2026, and a pay date of October 2, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, the fund paid a total of $1.8969 per share in distributions, providing a yield of 6.26% at a share price of $30.28.
Distribution amounts have stepped down annually over the recorded history. Throughout 2024, the fund made 12 monthly payments of $0.1676 per share, totaling $2.0112 for the full calendar year. In 2025, the monthly payout decreased to $0.1637 per share, resulting in a full-year distribution total of $1.9644. For 2026, the monthly distribution rate moved to $0.1562 per share across the first nine payments through October, bringing the year-to-date total to $1.4058 per share.
Because annual distribution totals dropped from 2024 to 2025, the fund holds a dividend growth streak of 0 years. If the fund continues its established monthly schedule, the next distribution ex-date would be expected in early November 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | $0.16 |
Frequently asked questions
Does FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE) pay a distribution?
Yes. FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.16 per share.
What is XIDE's distribution yield?
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December paid $1.90 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 6.26% at the last price of $30.32. Click here to learn more
When is XIDE's most recent ex-distribution date?
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026, payable on Oct 2, 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
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.
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