First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap… (FEMS) Dividend History
FEMS latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 4.10%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.80paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2012paying since
- +8.5%5-year growth a year
FEMS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $180
- Each payment
- $45
- Value of the shares
- $4,385
- Yield
- 4.10%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.80 per share, before tax.
FEMS distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FEMS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
FEMS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.15 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.80 | +20.1% | 4.27% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.50 | −16.3% | 3.97% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.79 | +0.9% | 4.65% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.77 | −29.4% | 4.55% | 4 |
| 2021 | $2.51 | +110.4% | 6.25% | 4 |
| 2020 | $1.19 | −31.0% | 2.90% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FEMS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $42.45 | 4.23% | $1.80 | 4.2% |
| 3 years ago | $36.04 | 4.98% | $4.81 | 13.3% |
| 5 years ago | $41.99 | 4.28% | $8.83 | 21.0% |
| 10 years ago | $32.93 | 5.45% | $16.52 | 50.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FEMS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEMS | First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap… | 3.89% | 0.82% |
| 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.
FEMS distribution history
55 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.3990 | −10.3% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.4450 | +46.9% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.3030 | −53.3% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.6490 | +22.0% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.5320 | +1.9% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.5220 | +455.3% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.0940 | −78.9% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.4450 | +30.5% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.3410 | −37.1% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.5420 | +222.6% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.1680 | −54.6% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | $0.3700 | −43.3% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | $0.6520 | −2.0% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.6650 | +565.0% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.1000 | +8.7% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.0920 | −87.7% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | $0.7510 | −7.2% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.8090 | +579.8% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | $0.1190 | −85.8% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.8360 | +14.7% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | $0.7290 | +69.1% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.4310 | −16.1% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.5140 | +104.8% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.2510 | −40.1% |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-09-30 | $0.4190 | +24.0% |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-30 | $0.3380 | +82.7% |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-31 | $0.1850 | −71.3% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.6450 | −8.5% |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-30 | $0.7050 | +86.0% |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-28 | $0.3790 | −8.7% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-31 | $0.4150 | −1.7% |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-28 | $0.4220 | −13.5% |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-29 | $0.4880 | +166.7% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | $0.1830 | −58.0% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-29 | $0.4360 | −41.2% |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-22 | 2017-09-29 | $0.7410 | +153.8% |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-30 | $0.2920 | +165.5% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-30 | $0.1100 | −65.3% |
| 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-23 | 2016-09-30 | $0.3170 | +11.2% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-30 | $0.2850 | +1,576.5% |
| 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | 2016-03-31 | $0.0170 | −93.5% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-31 | $0.2620 | −21.1% |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-30 | $0.3320 | +13.3% |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-26 | 2015-06-30 | $0.2930 | −33.3% |
| 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-26 | 2014-12-31 | $0.4390 | +3.5% |
| 2014-09-23 | 2014-09-25 | 2014-09-30 | $0.4240 | +92.7% |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014-06-26 | 2014-06-30 | $0.2200 | +358.3% |
| 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-27 | 2014-03-31 | $0.0480 | −67.6% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-31 | $0.1480 | −38.1% |
| 2013-09-20 | 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-30 | $0.2390 | +43.1% |
| 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-25 | 2013-06-28 | $0.1670 | +87.6% |
| 2013-03-21 | 2013-03-25 | 2013-03-28 | $0.0890 | −34.6% |
| 2012-12-21 | 2012-12-26 | 2012-12-31 | $0.1360 | −40.1% |
| 2012-09-21 | 2012-09-25 | 2012-09-28 | $0.2270 | −27.9% |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-25 | 2012-06-29 | $0.3150 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FEMS dividend overview
First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap… pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.80 per share, a yield of 4.10% at the latest close of $43.85. In 2025 it paid $1.80 per share, up 20.1% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +8.5% a year and over ten years +7.3%.
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.
Related: FEMS chart, FEMS performance, FEMS holdings, FEMS overview.
FEMS dividends FAQ
Does FEMS pay a dividend?
Yes. FEMS pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2012. The most recent was $0.3990 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the FEMS dividend yield?
FEMS paid $1.80 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.10% at the latest close of $43.85.
When is the next FEMS 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 FEMS pay dividends?
FEMS pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FEMS pay in dividends in 2025?
FEMS paid $1.80 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FEMS pay?
100 shares of FEMS would have paid about $180 over the past 12 months, before tax.