First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF
MISLDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | $0.03 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.11 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.03 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 |
| March 31, 2025 | $0.04 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 |
| December 31, 2024 | $0.14 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF has rewarded shareholders with 13 dividend payments over the past 4 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held MISL shares during this period received a total of $0.60 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.03/share was paid 109 days ago, on March 31, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: MISL currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.47%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2022, the dividend payout has grown by 69.2%, from $0.02 to $0.03.
Company News
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