BGLD is First Trust's FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF (Defined Outcome). Trading at $16.97. Current dividend yield: 45.53%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $7.58 |
| Current yield | 45.53% |
| Payment frequency | Annually |
| Next ex-dividend date | Dec 29, 2026(in 116 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Last payment amount | $7.5834 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 368.17% |
| Expense ratio | 0.91% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $53M |
| Exchange | BTS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-29 | $7.5834 |
| 2024-12-02 | $4.5955 |
About BGLD
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest substantially all of its assets in U.S. Treasury securities, cash and cash equivalents, and in the shares of a wholly-owned subsidiary that holds FLexible EXchange ® Options that reference the price performance of the SPDR ® Gold Trust. The fund is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is BGLD's dividend yield?
BGLD (FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 45.53%, which works out to about $7.58 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BGLD's next ex-dividend date?
BGLD's next ex-dividend date is Dec 29, 2026 (in 116 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BGLD last pay a dividend?
BGLD's most recent dividend payment date was Dec 29, 2025.
How often does BGLD pay dividends?
BGLD pays dividends on a annually schedule.
How fast is BGLD growing its dividend?
BGLD has been growing its dividend at a 368.17% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.