First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF (WCME) Dividend History
WCME latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.37%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.07paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2024paying since
WCME dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $7
- Each payment
- $3
- Value of the shares
- $1,777
- Yield
- 0.37%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.07 per share, before tax.
WCME distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 4 payments).
WCME distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.0520 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $0.1180 | +73.5% | 0.69% | 2 |
| 2024partial | $0.0680 | — | 0.53% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
WCME yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $17.28 | 0.38% | $0.07 | 0.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
WCME yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCME | First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF | 0.34% | — |
| 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.
WCME distribution history
4 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.0520 | +271.4% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.0140 | −86.5% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.1040 | +52.9% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.0680 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
WCME dividend overview
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.07 per share, a yield of 0.37% at the latest close of $17.77. In 2025 it paid $0.1180 per share, up 73.5% from 2024.
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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WCME dividends FAQ
Does WCME pay a dividend?
Yes. WCME pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $0.0520 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 25, 2026, payable June 30, 2026.
What is the WCME dividend yield?
WCME paid $0.07 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.37% at the latest close of $17.77.
When is the next WCME 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 WCME pay dividends?
WCME pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did WCME pay in dividends in 2025?
WCME paid $0.1180 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of WCME pay?
100 shares of WCME would have paid about $7 over the past 12 months, before tax.