First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 6.36% ($1.95 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 2, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $53M. Review XIJN dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

XIJN fund composition

XIJN holds 14 positions. It charges an expense ratio of 0.85%, and manages $52.3M.

XIJN runs a derivative strategy and reports no conventional equity constituents, so there is no holdings breakdown to show. Its exposure comes from options positions rather than shares in underlying companies.

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN)

What is First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June's dividend yield?
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June (XIJN) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 6.36%, which works out to $1.95 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 2, 2026.
What does First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - June invest in?
XIJN provides no upside potential. Instead, the fund aims for a targeted rate of income and limited downside protection over a one-year period starting each June. The actively managed portfolio consists of FLEX options that reflect the price performance of SPY and short-term US Treasurys. The premiums received by selling at-the-money call options are used to purchase a laddered portfolio of US Treasury securities. A portion of these securities matures on or about each monthly distribution. At each outcome period, the fund provides a targeted level of income and a buffer against the first 10%...