PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging… (MFEM) Dividend History
MFEM latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-January 2027 (not yet announced).
- 2.36%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.63paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2017paying since
- +6.8%5-year growth a year
MFEM dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $63
- Each payment
- $16
- Value of the shares
- $2,674
- Yield
- 2.36%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.63 per share, before tax.
MFEM distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
MFEM distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 38 payments).
MFEM distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.5600 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.6400 | −42.9% | 2.77% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.12 | +45.5% | 5.89% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.7700 | −36.8% | 4.01% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.22 | −82.4% | 7.01% | 5 |
| 2021 | $6.93 | +1,405.9% | 29.96% | 5 |
| 2020 | $0.4600 | −22.0% | 1.70% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
MFEM yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $22.70 | 2.78% | $0.63 | 2.8% |
| 3 years ago | $17.07 | 3.69% | $2.48 | 14.5% |
| 5 years ago | $29.39 | 2.14% | $10.41 | 35.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
MFEM yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFEM | PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging… | 2.14% | 0.50% |
| 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.
MFEM distribution history
38 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.2200 | +15.8% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.1900 | +26.7% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-03 | $0.1500 | +114.3% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-05 | $0.0700 | −68.2% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.2200 | +10.0% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | $0.2000 | +33.3% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | $0.1500 | −16.7% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-03 | $0.1800 | −69.5% |
Show all 38 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | $0.5900 | +181.0% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | $0.2100 | +50.0% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-04 | $0.1400 | −12.5% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-03 | $0.1600 | −33.3% |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-05 | $0.2400 | −7.7% |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-07 | $0.2600 | +136.4% |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-06 | $0.1100 | +120.0% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-04 | $0.0500 | −91.5% |
| 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-15 | $0.5880 | +102.8% |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-06 | $0.2900 | +52.6% |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-07 | $0.1900 | +90.0% |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-06 | $0.1000 | −93.6% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-04 | $1.5700 | −65.4% |
| 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-15 | $4.5370 | +656.2% |
| 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-06 | $0.6000 | +215.8% |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-02 | 2021-07-07 | $0.1900 | +533.3% |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-05 | 2021-04-07 | $0.0300 | −85.0% |
| 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-05 | $0.2000 | +150.0% |
| 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-02 | 2020-10-06 | $0.0800 | −27.3% |
| 2020-07-01 | 2020-07-02 | 2020-07-07 | $0.1100 | +57.1% |
| 2020-04-01 | 2020-04-02 | 2020-04-06 | $0.0700 | −75.0% |
| 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-03 | $0.2800 | +273.3% |
| 2019-10-01 | 2019-10-02 | 2019-10-04 | $0.0750 | −50.0% |
| 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-02 | 2019-07-05 | $0.1500 | +76.5% |
| 2019-04-01 | 2019-04-02 | 2019-04-04 | $0.0850 | −78.8% |
| 2018-12-28 | 2018-12-31 | 2019-01-03 | $0.4000 | +220.0% |
| 2018-10-01 | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-04 | $0.1250 | +4.2% |
| 2018-07-02 | 2018-07-03 | 2018-07-06 | $0.1200 | +700.0% |
| 2018-04-02 | 2018-04-03 | 2018-04-05 | $0.0150 | −72.2% |
| 2017-12-27 | 2017-12-28 | 2018-01-03 | $0.0540 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
MFEM dividend overview
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging… pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.63 per share, a yield of 2.36% at the latest close of $26.74. In 2025 it paid $0.6400 per share, down 42.9% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +6.8% 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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MFEM dividends FAQ
Does MFEM pay a dividend?
Yes. MFEM pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2017. The most recent was $0.2200 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the MFEM dividend yield?
MFEM paid $0.63 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.36% at the latest close of $26.74.
When is the next MFEM dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-January 2027.
How often does MFEM pay dividends?
MFEM pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did MFEM pay in dividends in 2025?
MFEM paid $0.6400 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of MFEM pay?
100 shares of MFEM would have paid about $63 over the past 12 months, before tax.