Will FTQI pay a dividend in October?

Based on its monthly schedule, FTQI is expected to go ex-dividend around October 22, 2026. The exact date and amount are set by First Trust when the dividend is declared.

How often does FTQI pay dividends?

FTQI pays monthly. It made 12 payments in the last 12 months.

What was FTQI's last dividend?

FTQI's most recent dividend was $0.222 per share, with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026 and a pay date of September 30, 2026.

How much has FTQI paid in the last 12 months?

FTQI paid $2.499 per share over the last 12 months across 12 payments. That is up 4.9% from the 12 months before.

What does the ex-dividend date mean?

You need to own FTQI before the ex-dividend date to receive that payout. If you buy on or after the ex-date, the seller gets the dividend. The pay date is when the cash actually lands in your account.

FTQI

FTQI Dividend Dates 2026: Ex-Dividend Dates, Pay Dates & Amounts

First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF Pays monthly First Trust

~Oct 22Next Ex-Date (est.)

$0.222Last Dividend

$2.499Paid, Last 12 Mo

12%Dividend Yield

Dividend data updated: October 14, 2026 · Source: Nasdaq.com

FTQI next dividend

$FTQI has not declared its next dividend yet. Based on its monthly pattern, the next ex-dividend date is expected around October 22, 2026. The last dividend was $0.222 per share (ex-date September 24, 2026, paid September 30, 2026). Over the last 12 months $FTQI paid $2.499 per share across 12 payments.

FTQI Dividends Paid in 2026

9 payments so far in 2026, totaling $1.884 per share. Newest first.

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount	Change
Sep 24, 2026	Sep 30, 2026	$0.222	-
Aug 21, 2026	Aug 31, 2026	$0.222	-
Jul 21, 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$0.222	+11.6%
Jun 25, 2026	Jun 30, 2026	$0.199	-
May 21, 2026	May 29, 2026	$0.199	-
Apr 21, 2026	Apr 30, 2026	$0.199	-3.9%
Mar 26, 2026	Mar 31, 2026	$0.207	-
Feb 20, 2026	Feb 27, 2026	$0.207	-
Jan 21, 2026	Jan 30, 2026	$0.207	+1.0%

Expected FTQI Ex-Dividend Dates for the Rest of 2026

Estimated from FTQI's recent monthly payment pattern. First Trust sets the official dates and amounts when each dividend is declared, so treat these as a guide.

Expected ex-date	Status
Around Oct 22, 2026	Estimate
Around Nov 23, 2026	Estimate
Around Dec 22, 2026	Estimate

FTQI Dividends Paid in 2025

12 payments totaling $2.385 per share.

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount	Change
Dec 12, 2025	Dec 31, 2025	$0.205	-
Nov 21, 2025	Nov 28, 2025	$0.205	-
Oct 21, 2025	Oct 31, 2025	$0.205	+5.1%
Sep 25, 2025	Sep 30, 2025	$0.195	-
Aug 21, 2025	Aug 29, 2025	$0.195	-
Jul 22, 2025	Jul 31, 2025	$0.195	+3.7%
Jun 26, 2025	Jun 30, 2025	$0.188	-
May 21, 2025	May 30, 2025	$0.188	-
Apr 22, 2025	Apr 30, 2025	$0.188	-9.2%
Mar 27, 2025	Mar 31, 2025	$0.207	-
Feb 21, 2025	Feb 28, 2025	$0.207	-
Jan 22, 2025	Jan 31, 2025	$0.207	+1.5%

FTQI Dividends by Year

Year	Payments	Total per share
2026 (so far)	9	$1.884
2025	12	$2.385
2024	12	$2.427
2023	12	$2.277
2022	12	$1.777
2021	12	$0.66
2020	12	$0.66
2019	12	$0.66
2018	12	$0.66
2017	12	$0.6325

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FTQI Dividend Dates FAQ

When is FTQI's next ex-dividend date?+
FTQI has not announced its next dividend yet. Based on its monthly payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date is expected around October 22, 2026. Check First Trust's website to confirm once it is declared.
Will FTQI pay a dividend in October?+
Based on its monthly schedule, FTQI is expected to go ex-dividend around October 22, 2026. The exact date and amount are set by First Trust when the dividend is declared.
How often does FTQI pay dividends?+
FTQI pays monthly. It made 12 payments in the last 12 months.
What was FTQI's last dividend?+
FTQI's most recent dividend was $0.222 per share, with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026 and a pay date of September 30, 2026.
How much has FTQI paid in the last 12 months?+
FTQI paid $2.499 per share over the last 12 months across 12 payments. That is up 4.9% from the 12 months before.
What does the ex-dividend date mean?+
You need to own FTQI before the ex-dividend date to receive that payout. If you buy on or after the ex-date, the seller gets the dividend. The pay date is when the cash actually lands in your account.

Important Disclaimer

TopDividendETFs.com is published by Dividend Empire LLC for educational and informational purposes only. Dividend dates and amounts come from Nasdaq.com and are refreshed daily, but may be delayed, incomplete or adjusted for splits. Expected dates are estimates based on past payment patterns, not announcements. Distributions can change or stop and may include return of capital. Always confirm dates and amounts with First Trust before investing. This is not financial advice.