How Many AFLG Shares for $500 or $1,000 a Month?
At $0.07 a share a year, $500 a month takes about 88,236 AFLG shares, about $3,884,149 at the Nov 12, 2026 close of $44.02. $1,000 a month takes about 176,471 shares, about $7,768,253. Before taxes, and only while the rate holds.
First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF (AFLG) pays $0.017 a share quarterly, $0.07 a year, a 0.15% run-rate yield at the Nov 12, 2026 close of $44.02. A special dividend of $0.18 came on top in the last year; specials are paid case by case, so they never count in the rate or the yield here. It has made 27 dividend payments since 2019.
At today’s rate of $0.017 quarterly and the last close of $44.02, this is what AFLG pays before taxes, if the rate stays where it is:
| You hold | Each payment | Per month (avg) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 share | $0.017 | $0.01 | $0.07 |
| 100 shares | $1.70 | $0.57 | $6.80 |
| $10,000 invested (227.2 shares) | $3.86 | $1.29 | $15.45 |
| 88,236 shares ($500/mo) | $1,500.01 | $500.00 | $6,000.05 |
| 176,471 shares ($1,000/mo) | $3,000.01 | $1,000.00 | $12,000.03 |
With DRIP on, every payment buys more shares instead of landing as cash. 100 AFLG shares reinvest into 0.04 new shares each payment, about 0.2 new shares a year at today’s price and rate, and each new share collects the next payment too. To DRIP one whole new share every payment you need about 2,590 shares. A rising payout speeds that up; a falling share price buys more shares per payment, but each is worth less. See the snowball over 10 to 30 years with AFLG’s own history in the AFLG DRIP calculator.
- Coverage: does what it earns cover the dividend rating
- Raise streak: how many years in a row it raised see details
- Payout vs trend: is the payout growing at its usual pace rating
- Yield vs history: is today’s yield high or low versus its past rating
AFLG Dividend Yield Today vs Its 5-Year Range
- AFLG yields 0.15% today, at the Nov 12, 2026 close of $44.02.
- Its own 6-year median is 0.91%, so today’s yield is below its usual level.
- No steady norm: a 0.15% yield is too small to say much about the price. So this reads today’s yield against its own 6-year history as it is.
Where today ranks in its own history is in the paid report
How it works. Each month-end over the last 6 years gives one yield: the regular payment then, times payments a year, over that day’s close. Specials are left out. 50 means today’s yield sits right at its usual level. A lower score means the yield is below its usual level, so the price is high against the payout. A higher score means the yield is above its usual level. On price alone a payer stays between 15 and 85. Steady raisers get a few points back. It reads the past, not the future.
When Is AFLG’s Next Dividend? Ex-Date and Pay Date After September 2026
AFLG has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 24, 2026, with the cash around Dec 28, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.017 a share, went ex on Sep 24, 2026 and paid Sep 28, 2026.
- Ex-dates: about every 91 days (quarterly)
- Payment: usually about 4 days after the ex-date
Every payer going ex-dividend this week is on the dividend calendar.
How Often Does AFLG Pay?
AFLG pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 4 days later.
- Streak: 1 year of higher annual totals (through 2025)
- Payout trend: last 4 payments vs the 4 before: $0.314 vs $0.2675 (+17.38%)
AFLG vs Similar Dividend Funds (BKMC, AVNM...)
Against the 10 dividend funds in Asset Management closest to AFLG in fund size, AFLG’s 0.15% run-rate yield is below the group’s middle yield of 2.99%. A higher yield than the group is not a bonus by itself: it is often the market pricing in a cut, so read it next to the rating and the coverage behind it.
| Ticker | Dividend ⓘ | Yield | Safety Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFLG $44.02First Trust Active Factor Large Cap ETF | $0.017/qtr$0.07/yr fwd | 0.15% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| BKMC $40.02BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | $0.139/qtr$0.56/yr fwd | 1.39% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| AVNM $81.00Avantis All International Markets Equity ETF | $0.406/half-yr$0.81/yr fwd | 1.00% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| YYY $10.22Amplify CEF High Income ETF | $0.12/mo$1.44/yr fwd | 14.09% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| PMMF $100.27iShares Prime Money Market ETF | $0.077/wk$4.00/yr fwd | 3.99% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| TLTD $100.88FlexShares Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Factor Tilt Index Fund | $0.421/qtr$1.68/yr fwd | 1.67% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| FEOE $55.64First Eagle Overseas Equity ETF | $0.738/qtr$2.95/yr fwd | 5.31% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| IAT $60.29iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF | $0.421/qtr$1.68/yr fwd | 2.79% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| SIXH $45.87ETC 6 Meridian Hedged Equity Index Option ETF | $0.122/mo$1.46/yr fwd | 3.19% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| HNDL $21.78Strategy Shares Nasdaq 7HANDL Index ETF | $0.1278/mo$1.53/yr fwd | 7.04% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| SFY $147.29SoFi Select 500 ETF | $0.634/half-yr$1.27/yr fwd | 0.86% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
AFLG Dividend History: Every Payment Since 2019
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.017 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.067 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.05 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.18 | Quarterly | Special |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.014 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.065 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0703 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.1182 | Quarterly | Special |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0176 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.0248 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $0.0225 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 25, 2023 | $0.2841 | Quarterly | Special |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | $0.0716 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | $0.063 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.1634 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.0684 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.0624 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.0566 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.1469 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.0056 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.0679 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.0399 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.085 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.0629 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.0795 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.0573 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.04 | Quarterly | Regular |
What the Dividend Safety Rating Means for AFLG
AFLG Dividend Questions
How often does AFLG pay dividends?
AFLG pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 4 days later.
Does AFLG pay dividends monthly?
No. AFLG pays quarterly, 4 times a year. For payers that pay every month, see the monthly dividend stocks.
When is the next AFLG dividend?
AFLG has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 24, 2026, with the cash around Dec 28, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.017 a share, went ex on Sep 24, 2026 and paid Sep 28, 2026. The current rate is $0.017 per share, $0.07 a year.
Does AFLG pay a dividend in December 2026?
Not declared yet. By its usual rhythm the next ex-date falls around Dec 24, 2026, with the cash around Dec 28, 2026, so a payment in December 2026 is likely. Only the company’s declaration makes it final.
How much does AFLG pay per share?
AFLG pays $0.017 a share quarterly, $0.07 a year. At the Nov 12, 2026 close of $44.02 that is a 0.15% run-rate yield, below its usual level: its own 6-year median is 0.91%.
Does AFLG’s payout grow?
Its last 4 payments added up to $0.314, against $0.2675 for the 4 before (+17.4%). A fund passes through what its holdings pay, so its payout moves with them rather than on a set raise schedule. Measured over a full year, the payout rate changed +21.4%.
Is AFLG’s dividend safe?
No rating can promise a future payment, but the record on file says a lot. This is data, not investment advice. The full 3-check rating comes with a plan.
How do I track my AFLG dividends?
Add AFLG to a free DRIPCalc portfolio once, with your buy date and share count. Every payout since fills in, dated and in dollars; with DRIP on, the new shares each payment buys are counted for you, so there is no spreadsheet to update and no broker login. To project the snowball, run AFLG in the DRIP calculator.
