# FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE) — Dividends

XIDE · BATS · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.90 |
| Forward yield | 6.25% |
| Growth streak | — |

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](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-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](/instructions/learning/dividend-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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| May 1, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | $0.16 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $0.16 |
| 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 6.25% at the last price of $30.34. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](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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