SDVD Dividend History & Analysis | 9.2% Yield

SDVD has a dividend yield of 9.2% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 9.21%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 63.42%
Consistency Lifetime 97.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.43%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 72.89%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Derivative Income

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PLTY 399 M 87.1% 276%
NVDY 1,336 M 64.4% 266%
SMCY 115 M 106% 119%
MSTY 1,133 M 99.2% 121%
WNTR 92 M 86.9% 143%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PLTY 399 M 945% 83.3%
TSPY 245 M 304% 100%
QDVO 598 M 286% 100%
TSMY 65 M 238% 100%
RDTE 153 M 227% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Derivative Income

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SDVD Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-20 0.162 3.8% 0.7%
2026-01-30 0.156 0% 0.7%
2026-01-21 0.156 3.3% 0.7%
2025-12-12 0.151 2.7% 0.69%
2025-11-21 0.147 0% 0.71%
2025-10-21 0.147 -3.9% 0.7%
2025-09-25 0.153 0.7% 0.71%
2025-08-21 0.152 2% 0.72%
2025-07-22 0.149 2.1% 0.72%
2025-06-26 0.146 -2% 0.72%
2025-05-21 2025-05-21 2025-05-30 Monthly 0.149 9.6% 0.73%
2025-04-22 2025-04-22 2025-04-30 Monthly 0.136 -7.5% 0.74%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Monthly 0.147 -6.4% 0.72%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-02-28 Monthly 0.157 -0.6% 0.72%
2025-01-22 2025-01-22 2025-01-31 Monthly 0.158 -1.9% 0.7%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Monthly 0.161 -1.2% 0.71%
2024-11-21 2024-11-21 2024-11-29 Monthly 0.163 1.2% 0.71%
2024-10-22 2024-10-22 2024-10-31 Monthly 0.161 2.5% 0.73%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Monthly 0.157 2.6% 0.71%
2024-08-21 2024-08-21 2024-08-30 Monthly 0.153 -2.5% 0.72%
2024-07-23 2024-07-23 2024-07-31 Monthly 0.157 3.3% 0.72%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Monthly 0.152 -2.6% 0.74%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-05-31 Monthly 0.156 5.4% 0.72%
2024-04-23 2024-04-24 2024-04-30 Monthly 0.148 -2% 0.71%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Monthly 0.151 0% 0.7%
2024-02-21 2024-02-22 2024-02-29 Monthly 0.151 2% 0.73%
2024-01-23 2024-01-24 2024-01-31 Monthly 0.148 -3.3% 0.71%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Monthly 0.153 10.9% 0.72%
2023-11-21 2023-11-22 2023-11-30 Monthly 0.138 2.2% 0.72%
2023-10-24 2023-10-25 2023-10-31 Monthly 0.135 -44.9% 0.76%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Monthly 0.245 0% 1.33%

SDVD Dividend FAQ

The FT Vest SMID Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (SDVD) primarily invests in dividend-paying securities of small and mid-capitalization companies, dedicating at least 80% of its net assets to this strategy. Small and mid-cap companies, often found in growth sectors like technology and healthcare, can offer higher growth potential than large-cap firms.

What is the Dividend Yield of SDVD?

As of March 2026, SDVD`s dividend yield is 9.21%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 21.62.

Does SDVD pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, SDVD paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 and the payout was 0.162 USD.

How often does SDVD pay dividends?

SDVD pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, SDVD has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.

SDVD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SDVD for the next payments are between 0.142 (-12.3%) and 0.152 (-6.2%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 8.15%.

Will SDVD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.162 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for FT Vest SMID Rising (SDVD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SDVD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for FT Vest SMID Rising (SDVD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SDVD?

SDVD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 63.4% per year.
Strong growth: SDVD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SDVD?

SDVD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.4%. If you bought SDVD's shares at 15.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.4% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SDVD?

SDVD Payout Consistency is 97.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: FT Vest SMID Rising has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SDVD have a good Dividend Yield?

SDVD`s 9.21% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SDVD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SDVD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of SDVD?

SDVD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.89%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-26 02:35