First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM) Dividend History
AFSM latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.51%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.20paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2019paying since
- +10.2%5-year growth a year
AFSM dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $20
- Each payment
- $5
- Value of the shares
- $3,952
- Yield
- 0.51%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.20 per share, before tax.
AFSM distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
AFSM distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 24 payments).
AFSM distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.1400 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.1920 | +8.5% | 0.58% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.1770 | −29.8% | 0.59% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.2520 | −13.1% | 0.92% | 3 |
| 2022 | $0.2900 | +192.9% | 1.28% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.0990 | −16.1% | 0.36% | 2 |
| 2020 | $0.1180 | +81.5% | 0.53% | 3 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
AFSM yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $32.52 | 0.62% | $0.20 | 0.6% |
| 3 years ago | $22.60 | 0.89% | $0.67 | 2.9% |
| 5 years ago | $27.04 | 0.75% | $1.13 | 4.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
AFSM yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFSM | First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF | 0.52% | 0.71% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
AFSM distribution history
24 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.0200 | −74.7% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.0790 | +92.7% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0410 | −33.9% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.0620 | +210.0% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.0200 | −64.9% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.0570 | +7.5% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.0530 | −36.1% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.0830 | +388.2% |
Show all 24 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.0170 | −64.6% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.0480 | +65.5% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0290 | −81.5% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.1570 | +196.2% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.0530 | +26.2% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.0420 | −71.6% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.1480 | +150.8% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.0590 | −13.2% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.0680 | +353.3% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.0150 | −80.3% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.0760 | +230.4% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.0230 | −61.7% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.0600 | +160.9% |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-30 | $0.0230 | −34.3% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.0350 | −46.2% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.0650 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
AFSM dividend overview
First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.20 per share, a yield of 0.51% at the latest close of $39.52. In 2025 it paid $0.1920 per share, up 8.5% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +10.2% a year.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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AFSM dividends FAQ
Does AFSM pay a dividend?
Yes. AFSM pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2019. The most recent was $0.0200 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the AFSM dividend yield?
AFSM paid $0.20 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.51% at the latest close of $39.52.
When is the next AFSM dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does AFSM pay dividends?
AFSM pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did AFSM pay in dividends in 2025?
AFSM paid $0.1920 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of AFSM pay?
100 shares of AFSM would have paid about $20 over the past 12 months, before tax.