MGOV is First Trust's First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF (Government Mortgage-Backed Bond). Trading at $19.80. Current dividend yield: 4.89%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.97 |
| Current yield | 4.89% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 21, 2026(in 18 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0700 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $102M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.0700 |
| 2026-07-21 | $0.0700 |
| 2026-06-25 | $0.0750 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.0800 |
| 2026-04-21 | $0.0800 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.0850 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.0850 |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.0850 |
About MGOV
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government (including U.S. Treasury bonds, notes and bills), its agencies or government-sponsored entities. The fund's investments in government securities include publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-related securities such as pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") and commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS"). It is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is MGOV's dividend yield?
MGOV (First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 4.89%, which works out to about $0.97 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is MGOV's next ex-dividend date?
MGOV's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 18 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did MGOV last pay a dividend?
MGOV's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does MGOV pay dividends?
MGOV pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.