HISF Dividend History, Yield & Ex-Dividend Dates
First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (HISF) has a forward dividend yield of 5.13% and paid $2.25 per share in dividends over the trailing 12 months. HISF distributes dividends monthly, with the most recent ex-dividend date on Aug 21, 2026 and payment on Aug 31, 2026. HISF’s yield sits above the sector average of 0.93%.
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 21, 2026Payment date
Aug 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.18Monthly
Dividend Yield
5.13%Sector: General
Sector Average: 0.93%
Sector Average: 0.93%
Dividend Growth
18 days Since 2026
Analyst Consensus
―Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
Dividend Growth (TTM YoY)
HISF Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Monthly | $0.18 |
Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Monthly | $0.19 |
Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Monthly | $0.19 |
May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Monthly | $0.19 |
Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Monthly | $0.19 |
Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Monthly | $0.19 |
Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Monthly | $0.19 |
Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Monthly | $0.19 |
Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Monthly | $0.19 |
Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Not Available | $0.18 |
HISF ETF News
FAQ
Does HISF pay dividends?
Yes, HISF has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is HISF's dividend?
HISF pays a dividend of $0.18 per share. HISF's annual dividend yield is 5.13%.
When is HISF ex-dividend date?
HISF's previous ex-dividend date was on Aug 21, 2026. HISF shareholders who own HISF ETF before this date received HISF's last dividend payment of $0.18 per share on Aug 31, 2026. HISF's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is HISF dividend payment date?
HISF's next quarterly payment date is on Aug 31, 2026, when HISF shareholders who owned HISF shares before Aug 21, 2026 received a dividend payment of $0.18 per share. Add HISF to your watchlist to be reminded of HISF's next dividend payment.