First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund (FEM) Dividend History
FEM latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.26%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.72paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2011paying since
- +4.8%5-year growth a year
FEM dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $72
- Each payment
- $18
- Value of the shares
- $3,173
- Yield
- 2.26%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.72 per share, before tax.
FEM distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FEM distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
FEM distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.5080 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.8550 | +6.1% | 3.13% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.8060 | −26.7% | 3.66% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.10 | −15.1% | 4.97% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.30 | +19.6% | 6.16% | 4 |
| 2021 | $1.08 | +60.0% | 4.15% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.6770 | −22.8% | 2.68% | 3 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FEM yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $26.54 | 2.70% | $0.72 | 2.7% |
| 3 years ago | $19.77 | 3.63% | $2.26 | 11.4% |
| 5 years ago | $26.68 | 2.69% | $4.79 | 17.9% |
| 10 years ago | $21.07 | 3.40% | $8.69 | 41.3% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FEM yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEM | First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund | 2.19% | 0.79% |
| 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.
FEM distribution history
56 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.2850 | +50.0% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1900 | +475.8% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0330 | −84.2% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.2090 | −26.1% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.2830 | −12.7% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.3240 | +730.8% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.0390 | −73.1% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.1450 | −55.4% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.3250 | +34.9% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.2410 | +153.7% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0950 | +5.6% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.0900 | −80.5% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | $0.4610 | −8.7% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.5050 | +1,074.4% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.0430 | −78.9% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.2040 | −61.9% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.5360 | −0.9% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.5410 | +3,764.3% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.0140 | −93.7% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.2230 | −59.7% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.5540 | +101.5% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.2750 | +787.1% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.0310 | −93.1% |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-30 | $0.4510 | +131.3% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.1950 | +529.0% |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-31 | $0.0310 | −65.2% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.0890 | −79.9% |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-30 | $0.4430 | +35.5% |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-28 | $0.3270 | +1,716.7% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-29 | $0.0180 | −73.5% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-31 | $0.0680 | −83.9% |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-28 | $0.4220 | +41.6% |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-29 | $0.2980 | +1,762.5% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | $0.0160 | −92.3% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-29 | $0.2080 | −14.0% |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-22 | 2017-09-29 | $0.2420 | +36.0% |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-30 | $0.1780 | +217.9% |
| 2017-03-23 | 2017-03-27 | 2017-03-31 | $0.0560 | +1,020.0% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-30 | $0.0050 | −98.1% |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-23 | 2016-09-30 | $0.2660 | +42.2% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-30 | $0.1870 | +392.1% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-31 | $0.0380 | −90.2% |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-30 | $0.3890 | +74.4% |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-26 | 2015-06-30 | $0.2230 | +243.1% |
| 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-26 | 2014-12-31 | $0.0650 | −79.8% |
| 2014-09-23 | 2014-09-25 | 2014-09-30 | $0.3210 | +40.8% |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014-06-26 | 2014-06-30 | $0.2280 | +430.2% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-31 | $0.0430 | −70.3% |
| 2013-09-20 | 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-30 | $0.1450 | −64.0% |
| 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-25 | 2013-06-28 | $0.4030 | +583.1% |
| 2013-03-21 | 2013-03-25 | 2013-03-28 | $0.0590 | +84.4% |
| 2012-12-21 | 2012-12-26 | 2012-12-31 | $0.0320 | −80.7% |
| 2012-09-21 | 2012-09-25 | 2012-09-28 | $0.1660 | −57.0% |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-25 | 2012-06-29 | $0.3860 | +155.6% |
| 2011-12-21 | 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-30 | $0.1510 | +179.6% |
| 2011-06-21 | 2011-06-23 | 2011-06-30 | $0.0540 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FEM dividend overview
First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.72 per share, a yield of 2.26% at the latest close of $31.73. In 2025 it paid $0.8550 per share, up 6.1% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +4.8% a year and over ten years +2.8%.
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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FEM dividends FAQ
Does FEM pay a dividend?
Yes. FEM pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2011. The most recent was $0.2850 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the FEM dividend yield?
FEM paid $0.72 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.26% at the latest close of $31.73.
When is the next FEM 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 FEM pay dividends?
FEM pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FEM pay in dividends in 2025?
FEM paid $0.8550 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FEM pay?
100 shares of FEM would have paid about $72 over the past 12 months, before tax.