EMDM Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies 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 | $0.185 | $18.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.185 | $18.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.185 | $18.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.185 | $18.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EMDM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.74 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 12 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EMDM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,622 | $64,195 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,109 | $320,976 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,217 | $641,951 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.87%. $10,000 in EMDM would currently pay about $187 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EMDM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.185 | +4.5% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.177 | -12.8% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.80 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.203 | +76.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.115 | -26.8% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.847 Special | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.157 | -11.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.177 | +1006.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.016 | -90.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.161 | +64.3% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.098 | -57.4% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.23 | — |
Payout risk check
EMDM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 62/100).
Its share price moved +39.9% over the past year.
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About First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks, depositary receipts, preferred shares and real estate investment trusts that comprise the index. The index is constructed to track the performance of companies within emerging market countries as determined by the index Provider, that meet minimum political rights and civil liberties standards to qualify as Electoral Democracies according to Freedom House. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Jun 27, 2023. 12 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EMDM distribution FAQ
When is EMDM's next ex-distribution date?
EMDM'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 $0.185 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does EMDM pay distributions?
EMDM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.185 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is EMDM's distribution yield?
EMDM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.91%, based on $0.362 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $39.59. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.74 per share, is 1.87%.
How much does EMDM pay per share?
EMDM pays about $0.185 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.74 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $74.00 a year.
Has EMDM grown or cut its distribution?
EMDM has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +13.8%.
How many shares of EMDM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.87%, you would need about 1,622 shares of EMDM (roughly $64,195 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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