First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 8.83% ($2.11 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was August 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for August 31, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $2.38B. Review FTHI dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FTHI fund composition

FTHI holds 193 positions, with 33.9% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.75%, and manages $2.52B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
AAPLApple Inc.7.33%
NVDANVIDIA Corporation7.10%
MSFTMicrosoft Corporation2.95%
JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co.2.72%
AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.2.57%
BACBank of America Corporation2.40%
GOOGLAlphabet Inc. (Class A)2.32%
DELLDell Technologies Inc. (Class C)2.31%
ASMLASML Holding N.V. (New York Registry Shares)2.21%
AVGOBroadcom Inc.2.00%

Sector allocation

Technology31.9%Financial Services12.5%Industrials10.5%Healthcare9.0%Consumer Defensive8.5%Communication Services8.3%Consumer Cyclical6.6%Energy5.8%Other6.9%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI)

What is First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 8.83%, which works out to $2.11 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was August 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is August 31, 2026.
How many years has First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
What does First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF invest in?
The fund primarily seeks to generate current income, while also pursuing capital appreciation as a secondary objective. It achieves this by investing in a diverse portfolio of U.S.-listed equity securities, spanning companies of all market capitalizations. This core holding is supplemented by an options strategy involving the sale (writing) of U.S. exchange-traded covered call options on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The purpose of this options strategy is to generate additional cash flow through the receipt of premiums. These premiums, defined as the income earned by selling an option...