First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund
FRIDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.17 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.19 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 |
| March 31, 2025 | $0.12 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 |
| December 31, 2024 | $0.43 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund has rewarded shareholders with 64 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FRI shares during this period received a total of $10.66 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.33/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: FRI currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.93%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has decreased by 11.0%, from $0.38 to $0.33.
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