First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund (FMF) Dividend History
FMF latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 4.79%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.49paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2013paying since
- +227.4%5-year growth a year
FMF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $249
- Each payment
- $62
- Value of the shares
- $5,195
- Yield
- 4.79%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.49 per share, before tax.
FMF distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FMF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 26 payments).
FMF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.6490 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $2.63 | +14.2% | 5.60% | 4 |
| 2024 | $2.31 | +61.8% | 4.84% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.43 | +634.5% | 3.09% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.1940 | −87.0% | 0.41% | 2 |
| 2021 | $1.49 | +21,230.0% | 3.29% | 2 |
| 2020 | $0.0070 | −98.4% | 0.02% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FMF yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $49.31 | 5.04% | $2.49 | 5.0% |
| 3 years ago | $48.40 | 5.14% | $6.00 | 12.4% |
| 5 years ago | $48.18 | 5.16% | $8.70 | 18.1% |
| 10 years ago | $48.93 | 5.08% | $10.26 | 21.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FMF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMF | First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 4.80% | 0.95% |
| 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.
FMF distribution history
26 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-30 | $0.2320 | +0.9% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.2300 | +23.0% |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1870 | −89.8% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-31 | $1.8370 | +580.4% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.2700 | −4.6% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.2830 | +16.5% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.2430 | −81.9% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-31 | $1.3390 | +487.3% |
Show all 26 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.2280 | −41.7% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.3910 | +12.7% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | $0.3470 | −16.2% |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-29 | $0.4140 | +9.2% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | $0.3790 | +8.0% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | $0.3510 | +24.9% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | $0.2810 | +46.4% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-30 | $0.1920 | +9,500.0% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | $0.0020 | −99.9% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $1.4930 | +1,492,900.0% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | $0.0001 | −98.6% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.0070 | −98.4% |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-31 | $0.4490 | −34.7% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-31 | $0.6880 | +2,766.7% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-29 | $0.0240 | −93.8% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-29 | $0.3890 | −67.7% |
| 2014-12-23 | — | — | $1.2058 | −0.0% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-31 | $1.2060 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FMF dividend overview
First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.49 per share, a yield of 4.79% at the latest close of $51.95. In 2025 it paid $2.63 per share, up 14.2% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +227.4% 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.
Related: FMF chart, FMF performance, FMF overview.
FMF dividends FAQ
Does FMF pay a dividend?
Yes. FMF pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2013. The most recent was $0.2320 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 24, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the FMF dividend yield?
FMF paid $2.49 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.79% at the latest close of $51.95.
When is the next FMF 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 FMF pay dividends?
FMF pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FMF pay in dividends in 2025?
FMF paid $2.63 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FMF pay?
100 shares of FMF would have paid about $249 over the past 12 months, before tax.