First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF
ROBTDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | $0.22 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 |
| June 28, 2024 | $0.08 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 |
| December 29, 2023 | $0.03 | 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 |
| June 30, 2023 | $0.07 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 |
| March 31, 2023 | $0.01 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF has rewarded shareholders with 21 dividend payments over the past 6 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held ROBT shares during this period received a total of $0.92 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.22/share was paid 388 days ago, on December 31, 2024.
- Yield & Schedule: ROBT currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.74%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2018, the dividend payout has grown by 237.9%, from $0.07 to $0.22.
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