FTHI is First Trust's First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (Derivative Income). Trading at $24.01. Current dividend yield: 8.78%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.11 |
| Current yield | 8.78% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 21, 2026(in 13 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1790 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 16.44% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 5.48% |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $2.36B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.1790 |
| 2026-07-21 | $0.1790 |
| 2026-06-25 | $0.1720 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.1720 |
| 2026-04-21 | $0.1720 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.1770 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.1770 |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.1770 |
About FTHI
Under normal market conditions, the fund will pursue its investment objectives by investing primarily in equity securities listed on U.S. exchanges and by utilizing an “option strategy” consisting of writing (selling) U.S. exchange-traded call options on the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. The fund will employ an option strategy in which it will write U.S. exchange-traded call options on the S&P 500 Index in order to seek additional cash flow in the form of premiums on the options that may be distributed to shareholders on a monthly basis.
Frequently asked
What is FTHI's dividend yield?
FTHI (First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 8.78%, which works out to about $2.11 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FTHI's next ex-dividend date?
FTHI's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 13 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FTHI last pay a dividend?
FTHI's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does FTHI pay dividends?
FTHI pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is FTHI growing its dividend?
FTHI has been growing its dividend at a 5.48% 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 2026-09-08. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.