# First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) — Dividends

XPND · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | semi-annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.03 |
| Forward yield | 0.09% |
| Growth streak | — |

First Trust Expanded Technology ETF is listed as a semi-annual payer, though in 2026 its ex-dates have come every quarter. Its most recent payment is shown as $0.00 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026 and a pay date of September 30, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.03 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 0.08% at a share price of $41.51.

The distributions are very small. Every payment in the table is between $0.00 and $0.03 per share, and the two in 2021 and the latest one are shown as $0.00. The table starts in September 2021 and holds sixteen payments, with two to four a year. Calendar-year totals were $0.06 in 2022, $0.04 in 2023, $0.04 in 2024 and $0.03 in 2025. The source shows no growth streak.

Ex-dates fall late in March, June, September or December, with payment on the last business day of the month. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in December 2026 and be paid at the end of the month.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.00 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.01 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.01 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.03 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.01 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.01 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.01 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.02 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.03 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.01 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.01 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.01 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.00 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.00 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Expanded Technology ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.00 per share.

### What is XPND's distribution yield?

First Trust Expanded Technology ETF paid $0.03 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.09% at the last price of $39.48. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

First Trust Expanded Technology 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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