AFMC Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.018 | $1.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.018 | $1.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.018 | $1.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.018 | $1.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AFMC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.072 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 25 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much AFMC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 16,667 | $672,000 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 83,334 | $3,360,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 166,667 | $6,720,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.18%. $10,000 in AFMC would currently pay about $18 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AFMC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.018 | -65.4% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.052 | -8.8% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.057 | -63.7% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.157 | +823.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.017 | -79.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.081 | +6.6% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.076 | -42.4% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.132 | +500.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.022 | -21.4% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.028 | +27.3% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.022 | -52.2% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.185 Special | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.046 | -59.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.114 | +28.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.089 | +45.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.061 | +22.0% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.05 | -66.2% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.148 | +604.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.021 | -61.8% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.055 | -45.0% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.10 | +127.3% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.044 | -24.1% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.058 | +152.2% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.023 | -61.7% |
Payout risk check
AFMC's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 26/100).
Its share price moved +17.5% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in U.S.-listed equity securities issued by mid capitalization companies. The manager defines mid capitalization companies as those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization between the minimum and maximum market capitalization of a widely recognized index of mid capitalization companies based upon the composition of the index at the time of investment.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Mid-Cap Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2019. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AFMC distribution FAQ
When is AFMC's next ex-distribution date?
AFMC's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.018 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does AFMC pay distributions?
AFMC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.018 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is AFMC's distribution yield?
AFMC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.70%, based on $0.284 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.072 per share, is 0.18%.
How much does AFMC pay per share?
AFMC pays about $0.018 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.072 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $7.20 a year.
Has AFMC grown or cut its distribution?
AFMC has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.0% a year (-7.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of AFMC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.18%, you would need about 16,667 shares of AFMC (roughly $672,000 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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