First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF (FMTL) Dividend History
FMTL latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.68%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.53paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2025paying since
FMTL dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $53
- Each payment
- $27
- Value of the shares
- $3,172
- Yield
- 1.68%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.53 per share, before tax.
FMTL distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 2 payments).
FMTL distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.5140 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025partial | $0.0180 | — | 0.06% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FMTL yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMTL | First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 1.68% | — |
| ICOP | iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF | 1.60% | 0.44% |
| 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.
FMTL distribution history
2 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.5140 | +2,755.6% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.0180 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FMTL dividend overview
First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.53 per share, a yield of 1.68% at the latest close of $31.72.
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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FMTL dividends FAQ
Does FMTL pay a dividend?
Yes. FMTL pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.5140 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 25, 2026, payable June 30, 2026.
What is the FMTL dividend yield?
FMTL paid $0.53 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.68% at the latest close of $31.72.
When is the next FMTL dividend?
The next semiannual 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 FMTL pay dividends?
FMTL pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of FMTL pay?
100 shares of FMTL would have paid about $53 over the past 12 months, before tax.