MGOV Dividend Calculator
First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF (MGOV) currently yields 4.93% and paid $0.99 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$20.15
Dividend Yield
4.93%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.99
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
-4.1%
Raise Streak
2 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from MGOV
Portfolio Value
$79,480
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$279
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — MGOV
Projected Income from MGOV
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $788 | $66 | 833.1 | $16,788 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,085 | $90 | 1195.1 | $23,391 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,379 | $115 | 1583.2 | $30,099 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,670 | $139 | 1998.6 | $36,905 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,959 | $163 | 2442.4 | $43,805 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $2,243 | $187 | 2915.6 | $50,791 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $2,525 | $210 | 3419.4 | $57,858 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $2,802 | $233 | 3954.9 | $64,999 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $3,075 | $256 | 4523.4 | $72,209 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $3,344 | $279 | 5126.0 | $79,480 |
MGOV Dividend Per Share by Year
MGOV Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.08 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-29 | $0.08 |
| 2026-04-21 | 2026-04-30 | $0.08 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.09 |
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-27 | $0.09 |
| 2026-01-21 | 2026-01-30 | $0.09 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.09 |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-28 | $0.09 |
| 2025-10-21 | 2025-10-31 | $0.09 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.08 |
| 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-29 | $0.08 |
| 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-31 | $0.08 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.08 |
| 2025-05-21 | 2025-05-30 | $0.08 |
| 2025-04-22 | 2025-04-30 | $0.08 |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.09 |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-28 | $0.09 |
| 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-31 | $0.09 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.09 |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-29 | $0.09 |
| 2024-10-22 | 2024-10-31 | $0.09 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.09 |
| 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-30 | $0.09 |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-31 | $0.09 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.08 |
| 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-31 | $0.08 |
| 2024-04-23 | 2024-04-30 | $0.08 |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | $0.08 |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-29 | $0.08 |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-31 | $0.08 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.08 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-30 | $0.08 |
| 2023-10-24 | 2023-10-31 | $0.08 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | $0.08 |
MGOV Dividend FAQ
How much does MGOV pay in dividends per share?
First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF paid $0.99 per share over the trailing 12 months on a monthly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does MGOV pay dividends?
MGOV pays dividends monthly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is MGOV's dividend yield?
At the last close of $20.15, MGOV yields approximately 4.93% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is MGOV's dividend growth rate?
MGOV does not yet have 5 years of dividend history for a long-run growth rate. Over the last year, its payout changed -4.1%.
How much MGOV do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.99 per share per year, roughly 1,210 shares — about $24,382.71 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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