AFSM Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Active Factor Small 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 | $0.02 | $2.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.02 | $2.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.02 | $2.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.02 | $2.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AFSM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.08 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 24 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much AFSM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 15,000 | $592,815 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 75,000 | $2,964,075 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 150,000 | $5,928,150 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.20%. $10,000 in AFSM would currently pay about $20 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AFSM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.02 | -74.7% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.079 | +92.7% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.041 | -33.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.062 | +210.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.02 | -64.9% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.057 | +7.5% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.053 | -36.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.083 | +388.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.017 | -64.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.048 | +65.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.029 | -81.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.157 | +196.2% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.053 | +26.2% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.042 | -71.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.148 | +150.8% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.059 | -13.2% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.068 | +353.3% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.015 | -80.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.076 | +230.4% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.023 | -61.7% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.06 | +160.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.023 | -34.3% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.035 | -46.2% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.065 | — |
Payout risk check
AFSM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 33/100).
Its share price moved +20.8% 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 Small 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 small capitalization companies. The manager defines small capitalization companies as those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization between a minimum of $250 million and the maximum market capitalization of a widely recognized index of small capitalization companies based upon the composition of the index at the time of investment.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2019. 24 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AFSM distribution FAQ
When is AFSM's next ex-distribution date?
AFSM'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 $0.02 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does AFSM pay distributions?
AFSM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.02 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is AFSM's distribution yield?
AFSM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.51%, based on $0.202 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $39.52. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.08 per share, is 0.20%.
How much does AFSM pay per share?
AFSM pays about $0.02 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.08 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $8.00 a year.
Has AFSM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 19.5% a year (-5.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, AFSM's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of AFSM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.20%, you would need about 15,000 shares of AFSM (roughly $592,815 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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